Medical doctor and public health scholar. Research, advocacy and teaching international health policies, governance and political-economy of global health, health equity and human rights, health workforce policies, sustainable development. Thematic focus on health in EU and foreign policy, governance of the World Health Organization (WHO), social determinants of health and policy coherence, health workforce mobility and social protection, global health diplomacy. Clinal experience in mental health, primary health care and HIV/AIDS programs. Member of the Dutch Green Party working group on healthcare and well-being, Steering Comittee member of the People's Health Movement.