Dr. Renée Van Amerongen

Professor

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Biography

Renée van Amerongen is a Professor of Stem Cell and Cancer Biology at the University of Amsterdam. She leads a research group at the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, focusing on WNT signaling and mammary gland biology. Her career includes a Medical Biology degree from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, a PhD from the Netherlands Cancer Institute, and a postdoc at Stanford University. Renée actively engages in teaching Biomedical Sciences and coordinates various educational programs. She emphasizes the importance of fundamental biomedical research and has built a diverse portfolio of outreach activities, collaborating with artists and presenting on numerous scientific issues. Van Amerongen's research aims to elucidate the complex processes governing tissue morphogenesis and the cell-cell communication that underlies these processes. Her investigations are critical for understanding developmental biology and cancer progression.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Leading research in Stem Cell and Cancer Biology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, USA

Conducted research in developmental biology.

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.