Progress Clinical Research’s team of specialists in Amsterdam, Den Bosch and Zwolle conduct research into new promising drugs and other medical applications for various medical conditions. Of course, we do this together with patients.
A team of passionate specialists
Headquarters
Niels Prins, MD, PhD is the director of Progress Clinical Research. He and his colleagues are committed to conducting research for promising new treatments in various therapeutic areas because he knows that clinical drug research can make a difference.
Ad Hoeks is responsible for the overall operations of Progress Clinical Research.
Samantha Prins is Director Business Development and Start-Up, supporting the acquisition, contracting and set-up of clinical trials. She is the first point of contact for potential clients wanting to work with Progress Clinical Research.
With an academic background in biopharmaceutical sciences, Laura Bruins, MSc, as a Clinical Trial Start-Up Specialist, is responsible for contracting and initiating trials at all Progress Clinical Research sites. She also facilitates the submission process to the METC and the competent authority, CCMO, from Progress Clinical Research’s perspective by providing essential submission documents. Along with other Start-Up & BD colleagues, she serves as the point of contact for potential partners looking to collaborate with Progress Clinical Research, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently.
With a background in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and extensive experience in immunology, dermatology, and Clinical Trial Application submissions, Peter Jongste is responsible for contracting and initiating trials across all sites of Progress Clinical Research and Brain Research Center. In this capacity, he also oversees the submission process to the METC and the competent authority, ensuring that all essential documentation is provided from the perspective of Progress Clinical Research and Brain Research Center.
As a key member of the Start-Up & Business Development team, Peter plays a pivotal role in launching clinical trials and serves as a primary point of contact for external parties interested in collaborating with Progress Clinical Research. His involvement also extends to trials utilizing the Amsterdam Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (A-IADL) scale, where he supports the integration of this validated cognitive assessment tool into study protocols, contributing to innovation and data quality in neurodegenerative research.
As a Brand Manager at Progress Clinical Research, I am committed to making clinical trials visible and understandable.
Marco is Finance Manager at Progress Clinical Research. He is responsible for all financial processes within our organisation.
Ester Verkerk is HR Manager at Progress Clinical Research. She is responsible for human resources management of the three sites.
As the Quality Manager and Data Protection Officer, Joep Schepens oversees quality control and regulatory compliance within clinical trials. Serving as the primary contact for quality-related inquiries, Joep ensures that all processes adhere to the highest standards and regulations.
Amsterdam site
Frank Schulz is the Site Manager at Progress Clinical Research Amsterdam. He is responsible for the daily management of the Amsterdam site.
Frank is the Site Manager in Amsterdam who coordinates and conducts visits for multiple clinical studies. He is responsible for the planning and progress of the research.
Sabine Stal works at the Front Office of Progress Clinical Research Amsterdam.
Arwand Harian conducts neuropsychological research for Progress Clinical Research in Amsterdam. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the caregiver and/or partner of the participant and works on pre-screening
Noortje Klaver is part of the team of study coordinators at Progress Clinical Research in Amsterdam. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Romina Shahini, MD is one of the research physicians at Progress Clinical Research. She is responsible for all medical aspects of the trials.
Lindsey van der Sluis is study coordinator at Progress Clinical Research in Amsterdam. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Isa Martens is study coordinator at Progress Clinical Research in Amsterdam. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Esther Schoots, MD is one of the research physicians at Progress Clinical Research. She is responsible for all medical aspects of the trials.
Clementina Okundaye is study coordinator at Progress Clinical Research in Amsterdam. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Nikki van der Kwaak conducts neuropsychological research for Progress Clinical Research in Amsterdam. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the caregiver and/or partner of the participant.
Den Bosch site
Paul Dautzenberg, MD, PhD is medical director of Progress Clinical Research Den Bosch. He is in charge of the clinical team and all medical aspects of the studies.
Dr. Paul Dautzenberg also works as a clinical geriatrician at the Jeroen Bosch Hospital.
Ylse van Son is part of the team of study coordinators at Progress Clinical Research in Den Bosch. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Hetty den Burger is Site Manager at Progress Clinical Research in Den Bosch. She is responsible for the daily management of the Den Bosch site.
She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the research.
Wendela Schut-Van Ark carries out neuropsychological research for Progress Clinical Research in Den Bosch. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the participant’s caregiver and/or partner.
Thomas Dautzenberg is our data manager. He is responsible for checking and processing all data that enters or is created in our center.
He is part of the team of study coordinators at Progress Clinical Research in Den Bosch. He is coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Janne Heuvelmans, MD is one of the research physicians at Progress Clinical Research. She is responsible for all medical aspects of the trials.
Paula Prins is part of the team of study coordinators at Progress Clinical Research in Den Bosch. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
In addition, Paula is responsible for processing the registrations for our studies.
Lindy Swinkels works at the Front Office of Progress Clinical Research Den Bosch.
Noor van Holten carries out neuropsychological research for Progress Clinical Research in Den Bosch. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the participant’s caregiver and/or partner.
Zwolle site
Liesbeth van der Steen carries out neuropsychological research for Progress Clinical Research in Zwolle. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the participant’s caregiver and/or partner.
Olga Zoet carries out neuropsychological research for Progress Clinical Research in Zwolle. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the participant’s caregiver and/or partner.
Carlie is Site Manager at Progress Clinical Research in Zwolle. She is responsible for the daily management of the site in Zwolle.
She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the research.
Nicole Vos is part of the team of study coordinators at Progress Clinical Research in Zwolle. She coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Janneke van Dijk, PhD is one of the research physicians at Progress Clinical Research. She is responsible for all medical aspects of the trials.
