Dina Ripken
Strategic Advisor And Program Officer For Applied Engineering Sciences at NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research)
Dina Ripken is a strategic advisor and program officer for Applied Engineering Sciences at NWO (Dutch Research Council) since March 2023. Prior to this role, Dina served as a Senior Scientist and Scientist at Danone Nutricia Research from August 2016 to January 2023, focusing on innovative product concepts in medical tube nutrition for critical care and surgery. Additionally, Dina was a Clinical Study Researcher, overseeing the methodological aspects of clinical studies. Academic credentials include a PhD in Nutrition, Metabolism, Food Sciences, and Health Sciences from Wageningen University, along with a Doctor degree in Human Nutrition, and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Early career experiences encompass internships at TNO and the Hubrecht Institute, contributing to research on transporter proteins and developmental biology.