“Scientific progress begins with the tools to explore the unknown, one molecule at a time“

Sylvia Roovers-Genet is a research engineer at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), where she combines her expertise in analytical chemistry with a passion for supporting groundbreaking research. She is responsible for maintaining the high standard of operation in the university’s state-of-the-art analytical laboratory.
Sylvia provides critical support to researchers from the Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering and Chemistry departments. She advises on complex (bio)analytical challenges, trains researchers in the use of analytical tools, and manages equipment maintenance and acquisition. Her role bridges technical expertise and collaborative problem-solving, ensuring that cutting-edge research in chemical biology continues to flourish.

Sylvia Roovers-Genet obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences and Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in 2016. During her studies, she joined student team T.E.S.T., where they competed in the international SensUs competition focused on biosensing.
She continued her academic journey with a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering, graduating in 2018. Her thesis explored the stabilization of protein-protein interactions in the group of prof. dr. ir. Luc Brunsveld, and her internship at UCB in the UK further enriched her expertise through work on fragment-based drug discovery projects.
Sylvia pursued a PhD at TU/e, focusing on the clinical application of protein biomarkers in lung cancer diagnostics. Collaborating with clinical and academic partners, she developed advanced LC-MS/MS assays that integrated analytical precision with clinical utility.
In her current role as a research engineer, Sylvia uses her academic and technical background to support researchers in tackling complex analytical challenges.