Doris has got a Ph.D in biology and a second degree in marketing. She has been working in the agro-food sector for 20 years. She has hold various positions in application technology, marketing, business development and R&D. Most recently she has been Research Fellow and Group Leader in the food ingredient industry for 5 years, before accepting her current position as Senior Scientific Officer and Advisor for European research policy and research funding in the Life Sciences.
Doris is holding several patents and has published in peer review and trade magazines, while acting as invited speaker at international conferences in the agro, nutrition & health area. With her longstanding experience as liaison body in academic, public and private institutions she adds valuable expertise re Open Innovation.