The academic council and the science committee of the NSGH were merged in 2025 to form the Science Council. The purpose of this council is to provide scientific support and advice to the NSGH, OIGT and KCGH.
The NSGH & science
As a scientific professional association for global health professionals, the NSGH is active in a wide range of research and knowledge areas. Our members conduct research within the broad domain of global health, participate in national and international conferences, give presentations, and publish in scientific journals.
The members of the Scientific Council together form a bridge between science, policy and practice, and contribute to the further development of the field in the Netherlands and beyond.
The members of the science council are currently
Thomas van den Akker
PresidentKoos van der Velden
Commissioner
Bryan Gonzales
Commissioner
Soraya Verstraeten
Commissioner
Jacob van der Ende
Commissioner
Sake de Vlas
Commissioner
Jeanet Bos
Commissioner
Marcus Rijken
CommissionerJaco Verweij
Commissioner
Renée Robbers
CommissionerAlbertine Baauw
CommissionerAffiliationOIGTEsther Jurgens
CommissionerAffiliationNSGHJanneke Pala-van Eechoud
CommissionerAffiliationKCGH
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