Meet the team

The Anticancer Fund employs a group of scientific professionals with research and pharmaceutical backgrounds who are completely committed to evidence-based medicine. We are passionate about improving patients' lives and optimising the use of our philanthropic resources.

Lydie Meheus, PhD

Managing Director

Gauthier Bouche, MD

Director Clinical Research

Michael Maris, PhD, MBA

Associate Director

Nicolo Battisti is an oncologist at the Anticancer Fund

Nicolò Battisti, MD

Medical Consultant My Cancer Navigator

Kristine Beckers, MSc

Trial Manager

Carlo Bevilacqua

Finance Officer

Rica Capistrano, PhD

Director New Projects

Sergio Crispino is an oncologist at the Anticancer Fund

Sergio Crispino, MD

Medical Consultant My Cancer Navigator

Gabry Kuijten, Coordinating Physician for My Cancer Navigator

Gabry Kuijten, MD

Director Patient Information

Ann-Marie Morel, Physician for My Cancer Navigator

Ann-Marie Morel, MD

Physician My Cancer Navigator

Pan Pantziarka, Programme Manager Drug Repurposing

Pan Pantziarka, PhD

Director Drug Repurposing

Klara Rombauts, Research Manager at the Anticancer Fund

Klara Rombauts, MSc

Senior Research Manager and HR Coordinator

Ilse Rooman, Programme Director Pancreatic Cancer at the Anticancer Fund

Ilse Rooman, PhD

Programme Lead Pancreatic Cancer

Edna Pinto is a physician at the Anticancer Fund

Edna Rodrigues Pinto, MD

Physician My Cancer Navigator

Saar Sinnaeve

Communication Manager

Annes Valckenaers, MSc

Research Manager

Patricia Vandamme, MPharmSc

Policy Officer

Liese Vandeborne, MSc

Operational Manager Patient Information and Senior Research Manager

Sarah Vandenbroeck

Team Assistant

Netteke van Holthe, Physician for My Cancer Navigator

Netteke van Holthe, MD

Physician My Cancer Navigator

Our expert consultants

Yolande Lievens, MD, PhD - Radiation Oncologist
Nina Neuendorff, MD - Haematologist
Silvia Stacchiotti, MD, PhD - Sarcoma Oncologist
Eric Bouffet, MD, PhD - Paediatric Neuro-Oncologist

Want to join the team?

Job Openings

The Anticancer Fund is always on the look for bright minds that are science enthusiasts, care for cancer research and share our Fund’s philosophy. Do let us know if you are interested or have any questions on our organisation and our activities. We love hearing from you! Send us an e-mail: jobs@anticancerfund.org

Business Developer Fundraising

The Anticancer Fund is currenty looking for a dedicated and dynamic Business Developer Fundraising to strengthen our team.
In this role, you will play a key part in expanding our network of donors and sponsors. This position requires a proactive approach to engaging stakeholders and increasing our reach, with a strong focus on results and strategic thinking.

Business Developer Fundraising

Gender Equality Plan

The Anticancer Fund has an ongoing commitment to create a workplace and research environment that values diversity and inclusivity. We aim to foster a culture of equity and support that enables all employees to contribute to our mission of improving outcomes for cancer patients.

Gender Equality Plan.pdf