About Research

Sanquin’s Department of Research consists of around 220 people, including some 30 group leaders and 100 PhD students and postdocs.  Our research is financed from both internal and external sources,  including funding organisations such as The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMW), health care funds, charities,  European research programs and biotech partnerships.

Portfolio holder Research Executive Board : Prof Gerald de Haan PhD

Director of Research: Edmée van Dongen - Lases PhD

Our research is focused around four medical priorities:

Research portfolio

Sanquin’s research portfolio is divided into strategic research (ranging from basic to applied and clinical research) and product- and process development. 

Co-development and business activities

Sanquin also performs research for third parties and is involved in co-development with other organizations. Visit the Products page for more information on our business activities.