KWF Kankerbestrijding
Marion Scharpfenecker is an experienced professional in the field of medical research, currently serving as Clusterlead for Early Detection and Minimally Invasive Techniques at KWF Kankerbestrijding since January 2018. Responsibilities include facilitating research projects, managing relationships with stakeholders, and leading various significant programs related to cancer research and biomarker development. Concurrently, Marion holds positions as Guest Researcher and Assistant Professor at Leiden University Medical Center, focusing on vascular and immunopathology in kidney diseases. Marion's previous roles include senior postdoctoral research on radiation toxicity at Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and postdoctoral research on angiogenesis and microvascular injury. Educational background includes a degree in Biology from the University of Hohenheim.