24 Guido Matthee – Founder HAN BioCentre in 2006 ‘I dreamed of incorporating practical experience earlier in the program. Especially when I saw that the competency-based learning lacked serious case studies where students were truly taken seriously. In my view, the added value of the biocentre was and remains that the relationship with the professional field has become much closer. Companies found it easier to connect with HAN University of Applied Sciences. And lecturers, in addition to teaching, can also develop research skills and further expand their professional knowledge. A valuable expansion of their career opportunities.’ Nick van Biezen - Former Projectleader Fermentation Technology and co-founder HAN BioCentre ‘I was involved in the biocentre’s launch from the start. Together with Guido and Christien, the three of us were responsible for setting up the contract research team. I’ve worked on some great projects and enjoyed many wonderful moments during my time at HAN BioCentre, including the many incredibly bright students from the minors. And I’ve always enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the mix of teaching and research. My advice: Keep sharing research facilities with ease, and remain accessible to small startups as well!’ Christien Lokman – Former professor Industrial Microbiology and founder of the research group Biobased Innovations ‘The biocentre is an independent research center for and with (SME) companies, strongly connected to education. Securing an internal grant allowed us to acquire expertise in not only molecular biology and fermentation technology, but also bioinformatics and analytical chemistry. This was the turning point for an excellent multidisciplinary team of researchers and analysts, enabling it to become a robust research center.’ Pedro Hermkens – Former professor Drug Discovery and founder lectorate Drug Discovery ‘The biocentre is the driving force behind connecting the business community, various research areas of the professorships, and education, based on the principle of linking innovation and sustainability through entrepreneurship. This allows students to quickly gain exposure to the business world and societal challenges, for example, at Pivot Park. What I still find special is the first meeting we held, attended by 10 companies, 4 educational institutions, 2 provinces, 2 municipalities, and 2 science parks. This meeting ultimately proved to be the foundation for the creation of the Pharma Delta consortium. I’m quite proud of that!’ A WORD FROM THE FOUNDERS OF HAN BIOCENTRE AND HAN’S RESEARCH GROUPS
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