Meet our expert: Debby Weijers<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Meet our expert: Debby Weijers<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>About me<\/h2>\n
With a background in biology and a passion for animals, nature, and science, I work every day towards a world without animal testing. Driven by this passion, I see it as my mission to bring people together: I am convinced that there are always more similarities than differences between people.<\/p>\n
I first pursued this mission as a science and innovation advisor at Proefdiervrij, and since 2017 as its director. In my role I empower my team and ensure that we, as an organization, make strides toward a future without animal testing.<\/p>\n
By spreading knowledge about animal-free innovations and connecting people, I contribute to the transition towards a world without animal testing. One of the achievements I am most proud of is the successful establishment and execution of the<\/span> Proefdiervrij Venture Challenge<\/a>. Additionally, since 2018, I have been part of the core team for the<\/span> Transition to Animal-Free Innovations<\/a> (TPI), where I contribute to the shift towards animal-free research on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nAfter completing my biology studies at Wageningen University, I worked as a senior technician at the University of Alberta in Canada and as a project coordinator at Stichting De Frisse Wind. In 2014, I joined Proefdiervrij as a science and innovation advisor, and in 2017, I took on the role of director. My years of experience in science and my passion for animal welfare come together perfectly in my current position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Meet our expert: Debby Weijers<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>About me<\/h2>\n
With a background in biology and a passion for animals, nature, and science, I work every day towards a world without animal testing. Driven by this passion, I see it as my mission to bring people together: I am convinced that there are always more similarities than differences between people.<\/p>\n
I first pursued this mission as a science and innovation advisor at Proefdiervrij, and since 2017 as its director. In my role I empower my team and ensure that we, as an organization, make strides toward a future without animal testing.<\/p>\n
By spreading knowledge about animal-free innovations and connecting people, I contribute to the transition towards a world without animal testing. One of the achievements I am most proud of is the successful establishment and execution of the<\/span> Proefdiervrij Venture Challenge<\/a>. Additionally, since 2018, I have been part of the core team for the<\/span> Transition to Animal-Free Innovations<\/a> (TPI), where I contribute to the shift towards animal-free research on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nAfter completing my biology studies at Wageningen University, I worked as a senior technician at the University of Alberta in Canada and as a project coordinator at Stichting De Frisse Wind. In 2014, I joined Proefdiervrij as a science and innovation advisor, and in 2017, I took on the role of director. My years of experience in science and my passion for animal welfare come together perfectly in my current position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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About me<\/h2>\n
With a background in biology and a passion for animals, nature, and science, I work every day towards a world without animal testing. Driven by this passion, I see it as my mission to bring people together: I am convinced that there are always more similarities than differences between people.<\/p>\n
I first pursued this mission as a science and innovation advisor at Proefdiervrij, and since 2017 as its director. In my role I empower my team and ensure that we, as an organization, make strides toward a future without animal testing.<\/p>\n
By spreading knowledge about animal-free innovations and connecting people, I contribute to the transition towards a world without animal testing. One of the achievements I am most proud of is the successful establishment and execution of the<\/span> Proefdiervrij Venture Challenge<\/a>. Additionally, since 2018, I have been part of the core team for the<\/span> Transition to Animal-Free Innovations<\/a> (TPI), where I contribute to the shift towards animal-free research on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> After completing my biology studies at Wageningen University, I worked as a senior technician at the University of Alberta in Canada and as a project coordinator at Stichting De Frisse Wind. In 2014, I joined Proefdiervrij as a science and innovation advisor, and in 2017, I took on the role of director. My years of experience in science and my passion for animal welfare come together perfectly in my current position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Experience<\/h2>\n
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