ISCOMS Podcast

The first speaker of the ISCOMS Podcast 2025 was Eduard Verhagen! He’s a professor in paediatrics and an advocate for making sure children get the most compassionate palliative care possible. Working as a paediatrician at the UMCG, prof. Verhagen played an important part in creating the Groningen Protocol.

This episode, prof. Verhagen tells us about his career journey, breaks down what the Groningen Protocol is all about, and talks about the impact it has had in medical ethics, and in his own life. He also shares his enthusiasm about his IMED-talk at ISCOMS 2024.

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This episode on the ISCOMS Podcast: an interview with Yara Wingelaar-Jagt. As Head of Aerospace Medicine and part of the Center for Man in Aviation of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, she works on crucial aspects of aviation health. 

In this episode, Yara explains her career trajectory, provides details about her deployment to Mali, and outlines her PhD research. She’ll also cover key challenges and progress within aerospace medicine and how this affects pilots and aircrew. 

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On this episode of the ISCOMS Podcast, we speak with Marc Bonten, Professor of Molecular Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases at the University Medical Center Utrecht. An expert in infectious disease management, he was a member of the Netherlands’ Outbreak Management Team (OMT) during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Listen as Marc Bonten discusses his career, his work with the OMT, and key topics in infection prevention and global health policy. This episode offers a straightforward look at managing infectious diseases and addressing public health challenges. 

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In the final episode of the ISCOMS Podcast: Frederieke van Dongen, Humanitarian Affairs Manager at Doctors Without Borders (MSF), and a PhD in Social Psychology. With field experience in crisis areas, including the Middle East, she focuses on improving medical access in these demanding environments. 

In this episode, Frederieke discusses her humanitarian career, the challenges of delivering healthcare in difficult settings, and the pursuit of global health equity. Tune in for a direct perspective on humanitarian action.

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On this bonus episode of the ISCOMS Podcast, we speak with Paul de Vos, a professor of immunology who specialises in the biomedical application of carbohydrates and their effects on immunity. As a former member of the ISCOMS Advisory Board, he was recently named an honorary member of ISCOMS in 2025.

Listen as Paul de Vos discusses his 17-year involvement with ISCOMS, his work on finding new treatments for conditions like Type 1 Diabetes and gastrointestinal disorders, and the future of food, sustainability, and global health.

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