Esther de Vries is a distinguished academic and healthcare professional currently serving as a Professor at Tilburg University since May 2014, where the focus is on the health care chain, particularly regarding Down syndrome and the immune system. In addition to this role, Esther de Vries is a Researcher in Immunology specializing in immunodeficiency at Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis (ETZ) and serves as Coordinator of Data Science at Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis. Esther de Vries holds supervisory positions on the boards of Het Laar Tilburg and Cosis, where the emphasis is on quality, care, and safety. Esther de Vries has extensive experience in pediatric infectious diseases and immunology, previously working as a consultant and holding leadership roles such as the President of the Clinical Research Committee. An educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine degree from Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht and extensive experience in both clinical and research settings, including bone marrow transplantation and neonatal care.