Establishment of the Societal and Ethical Advisory Board for GUTS
March 27, 2025
Establishment of the Societal and Ethical Advisory Board for GUTS
We are proud to announce the establishment of our new Societal and Ethical Advisory Board.
This advisory board will play a crucial role in supporting the Growing Up Together in Society (GUTS) research program by providing strategic guidance and valuable insights from society. The board consists of a diverse group of experts and professionals who will contribute their knowledge and experience to ensure that the societal perspective of and for young people remains central to our research program.
Board members
Margrite Kalverboer, Children’s Ombudsperson
Jane Murray Cramm, Chief Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Center; Professor of Person-Centered Care
Sicco de Knecht, Director, National Expertise Center for Science and Society
Frederieke Vriends, Director, MIND Us
Roline de Wilde, Director, Kindertelefoon (Children’s Helpline)
Marie-José van Tol, Chair, Steering Committee National Mental Health Plan
Linda Kroeskop-Bossenbroek, Manager of Knowledge & Innovation, Dutch Brain Foundation
Katy de Kogel, Senior Researcher, Scientific Research and Data Center
Jolien Dopmeijer, Senior Researcher, Trimbos Institute
Neeltje van den Bedem, Senior Advisor, Development and Upbringing, Netherlands Youth Institute
Frank Kupper, Athena Institute; Theater Maker
The advisory board will focus on enriching the GUTS research program, critically evaluating the design of our studies, and contributing ideas on how research outcomes can be integrated into society and policy. The goal is to make informed decisions that safeguard the rights, opportunities, and well-being of young people.
We are confident that the establishment of this advisory board will have a tremendously positive impact on our science-society approach, and we look forward to working with this dedicated group of professionals.
For more information about the advisory board members and their roles, please visit the advisory board page or contact us.
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