Dr Malou Zuidscherwoude

Dear Postdocs and Early Career Researchers,

I’m Malou Zuidscherwoude from the Netherlands and I started my first postdoc here in 2016 in the Platelet group of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences (ICVS). I’m interested in the role of the cytoskeleton in platelet formation and the organisation of platelet receptors on the plasma membrane. I study this using advanced microscopy techniques within the Centre of Membrane Proteins and Receptors (COMPARE).

I’ve been a member of the PERCAT committee as a postdoc rep for ICVS since May 2016 and co-organised not only research related events, including the PERCAT research Gala, but also social events, like the PERCAT pub quiz. My aim is to make you think about your career options either within academia or alternative paths, and help you prepare to get to this next stage in your career, while keeping an eye on your wellbeing at the work place as well. Don’t hesitate to approach or contact me if you have a suggestion to improve our PERCAT program or need more information or advice.