Krijn Rietveld Memorial Awards
These awards honour researchers who turn scientific insight into real-world impact. From master’s students to postdocs, they highlight exceptional work in life sciences, health sciences, biotech, or environmental health sciences with data science at the core. Meet the 2025 winners.
Marieke Vinkenoog
Krijn Rietveld Doctoral Societal Impact Award
Marieke Vinkenoog developed models that use past donor data to accurately predict hemoglobin levels. Her research helps blood banks invite only donors who are likely to be eligible, making the donation process more efficient.
‘Just as Krijn Rietveld, I seek collaborations that bridge different fields of expertise to benefit society.’
Read the interview with Marieke
Simon Christian Hansmann
Graduate Societal Impact Award
Certain colorectal cancer cells can survive treatment and cause relapse. Using organoids and genetic tools, Simon Hansmann mapped which cells drive this process. His work offers insights for therapies to prevent chemotherapy resistance.
‘Not only stem-like cells, but also more mature colorectal cancer cells can survive treatment and drive relapse.’
