Dr. Nicoline Hoogerbrugge Van Der Linden

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Biography

Nicoline Hoogerbrugge-van der Linden is a Professor at Radboud University, specializing in Hereditary Cancer. Her research focuses on the hereditary origins of cancer, enabling early detection, targeted prevention, and treatment strategies. She has held various leadership roles, including Chair of the European Reference Network for Genetic Tumor Risk Syndromes (ERN GENTURIS) since January 2017. She was also the chair of the annual European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) course on hereditary cancer from 2016 and has been involved in multiple expert committees for hereditary colorectal cancer guidelines. Her involvement in cancer research extends to her previous position as a Clinical Professor at Haukeland University, Bergen, Norway, beginning in 2011, and she has been active in leading the Radboud expert center for hereditary cancer for over two decades. Throughout her career, she has been a member of various national and international scientific societies, contributing significantly to the field of medical genetics and oncology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).