Marije Bakker

Marije Bakker is a seasoned professional in the field of clinical management and cancer epidemiology, currently serving as Senior Clinical Manager at Merus N.V. since June 2021. Prior experience includes a decade at UMC Utrecht as an Assistant Professor, where Marije conducted research on breast cancer epidemiology, focusing on mammographic density as a risk factor. Marije coordinated the DENSE study, a multicenter trial assessing the effectiveness of MRI and mammography screening in women with dense breasts. Marije also held positions as a Postdoc in Cancer Epidemiology and completed a PhD at UMC Utrecht in 2011, with a thesis on rheumatoid arthritis. Marije earned an MSc in Human Movement Sciences from the University of Groningen and completed secondary education at OSG Sevenwolden.