Maries van den Broek

Maries van den Broek is a Professor at the University of Zurich (UZH) Faculty of Medicine, holding a personal professorship in Tumor Immunology since 2015. She has dedicated her career to understanding immune regulation in cancer and viral contexts, with a research trajectory spanning institutions in the Netherlands and Switzerland.

• Biology studies (1978–1985), University of Nijmegen, NL
• Dissertation: T cells in rheumatoid arthritis (1985-1988), University of Nijmegen, NL
• Postdoc in Experimental Rheumatology (1988-1991), University of Nijmegen, NL
• Postdoc in Parasitology (Malaria) (1991-1992), University of Nijmegen, NL
• Postdoc in Autoimmunity (1992-1993), University of Amsterdam, NL
• Independent Researcher (1994-2015) and Habilitation (2005) in Regulation of Immunity against Viruses and Cancer at UZH

Her research focuses on tumor immunology and T-cell immunity, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration and fostering a supportive, creative work environment. She has served as Vice Dean for Research since 2019, prioritizing team spirit, honesty, and mentorship to promote young researchers, particularly women.