Thomas Hansen

Tools for a molecular cabinet

In the lab, chemists put molecules together to make new substances. To do this, they are constantly looking for new types of tools. Thomas Hansen uses computer simulations to design these new tools in advance.

Nienke van Dongen

Uroscopy on a microfluidic chip

One in three people will develop some form of cancer. The earlier cancer is detected, the better the patient's chances of survival. Nienke van Dongen uses microfluidic chips to detect cancer DNA in urine.

Arnaud Thevenon

Towards a zero-waste plastic

More than 70% of our plastics end up in landfills or are lost to the environment. But we cannot do without plastics. That is why Arnaud Thevenon creates plastics with a closed life cycle.