Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen's work experience includes:

- Currently working as a Project Manager R&D at Soilwise, where they are responsible for testing and developing new products for the biological control of soil pathogens and invasive plant species.

- Previously worked as a Research Assistant Seed Health at BASF, conducting research in the field of seed health.

- Prior to that, served as a Shift Lead SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostics and RT-PCR Analyst SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostics at Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren (GD), involved in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.

- Worked as a Research Intern Plant Virology at Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, where they investigated the use of exogenous dsRNAs for RNAi against TSWV infection in pepper and tobacco plants.

- Completed an MSc Thesis at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on cap-snatching capabilities of N-protein in Bunyavirales.

- Also worked as a Student Assistant Virology at Wageningen University & Research, assisting with teaching and organizing practicals for the virology course.

- Previously held a position as a Field Worker at Blauwe bessenkwekerij De Greftenhoeve for seven years.

Overall, Marco Jansen has a diverse background in research, diagnostics, and practical field work.

Marco Jansen started their education at OSG Erasmus, where they completed their Gymnasium degree with a focus on Natuur en Gezondheid / Nature and Health from 2006 to 2013. Marco then attended Saxion University of Applied Sciences from 2013 to 2014 for an Oriëntatiejaar. Afterwards, they pursued their Bachelor's degree in Plantenwetenschappen (Plant Sciences) at Wageningen University & Research from 2015 to 2018. Finally, they completed their Master of Science (MS) in Plant Biotechnology at Wageningen University & Research from 2018 to 2020.