Biosafety Level 3 Facility

Our experts

Our highly trained researchers and specialized technical staff manage daily lab operations, ensure compliance with biosafety and biosecurity regulations, supervise lab use, maintain infrastructure and equipment, and coordinate access for users. The team supports experiments, assists with troubleshooting, and ensures that protocols are followed. Our team members also guide users on regulations, risk assessments, and permits.

About our team

The facility team combines expertise in virology, bacteriology, and BSL‑3/DM‑III operations, with decades of experience in handling high-risk pathogens. Members are trained through rigorous, ongoing programs to maintain cutting-edge skills and strict biosafety standards. The team includes specialists in assay development, animal models, and laboratory management. Close collaboration with LUMC Biosafety Officers ensures continuous oversight, compliance with regulations, and implementation of best practices.  

Our team
Jessika Zevenhoven

Jessika Zevenhoven
BSL-3 facility manager (general and virology)
Senior research technician (virology)

Eric Snijder

Prof. dr. Eric Snijder
Head BSL-3 facility
Advisor class-3 virus research

Ali Tas

Ali Tas
Research technician (virology)

Martijn van Hemert

Dr. Martijn van Hemert
Advisor class-3 virus research

Sebenzile Myeni

Dr. Sebenzile Myeni
Advisor BSL-3 animal studies

Marissa Linger

Marissa Linger
BSL-3 facility manager (animal unit)
Research technician animal studies

Krista van Meijgaarden

Krista van Meijgaarden
BSL-3 facility manager (bacteriology)

Simone Joosten

Dr. Simone Joosten
Advisor class-3 bacterial research

Kimberley Walburg

Kimberley Walburg
Senior research technician (bacteriology)

Annemieke Geluk

Prof. dr. Annemieke Geluk
Advisor class-3 bacterial research