Supervisory Board
The Yamicc Foundation values transparency, integrity, and a professional
supervisory structure to ensure our social objectives are met.
Supervisory board
The Supervisory Board oversees the policy of the management board and the general affairs within the foundation. The Supervisory Board fulfills its tasks with an independent view and with an eye for the foundation’s societal purpose.
The Supervisory Board advises the management and ensures that the foundation acts in accordance with its statutes, objectives, and the requirements applicable to a Public Benefit Organization (ANBI).
The composition of the Supervisory Board, including the positions and any ancillary positions of the members, is included on this website. The members of the SBreceive no remuneration for their work.
The working methods, terms of office, appointment procedures, and consultation structures are laid down in the internal Regulations of the Supervisory Board. These regulations are aligned with the foundation’s statutes and serve as an internal guideline for good supervision and governance.
Policy plan
Read about our strategic vision, core values, and the operational framework guiding the Yamicc Foundation.
Composition of the Supervisory Board
Prof. Dr. Chris Polman
Chairman Supervisory Board
Chris is the former Executive Board member of Amsterdam UMC and trained neurologist. With deep experience in both clinical care and strategic leadership, he is uniquely positioned to guide Yamicc as we grow. His role is to safeguard the integrity and direction of our foundation as we scale impact across trials, partnerships and technology.
Experience & additional positions
- Emeritus Professor of Neurology at VU University of Amsterdam;
- Former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at VU University Amsterdam;
- Former Chair of the Executive Board at Amsterdam UMC;
- Former Director of the MS Center Amsterdam.
Prof. Dr. Hans van Leeuwen
Member Supervisory Board
Hans has over 30 years of experience in scientific research, education, and academic governance. He studied Biology in Amsterdam and obtained his PhD in Leiden. He held the positions of Professor of Calcium and Bone Metabolism at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Director of Education and Research, Dean, and Vice Chair of the Executive Board of the Erasmus MC. He was a founder of the biotechnology companies Therosteon and Arcarios and is the author of more than 250 scientific articles and books.
Experience & additional positions
- Member, Evaluation Committee, Oncode Institute (2026);
- Chair, Evaluation Committee, Bachelor’s Programme Molecular and Biophysical Life Sciences (MBLS), Utrecht (2026);
- Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Erasmus Trustfonds Foundation (2024 – present);
- Chair, Evaluation Committee for Biomedical Education Programmes, NVAO (2023 – 2026)
- Member, Supervisory Board, De Waag Futurelab (2023 – present);
- Editor-in-Chief, Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports (2014 – present).
Prof. Dr. Wiro Niessen
Member Supervisory Board
Wiro is Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen and Board Member at UMCG. He is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in medical image analysis and the responsible use of AI in healthcare. With a background that bridges technology, research and academic leadership, Wiro brings an invaluable perspective to Yamicc’s mission.
Experience & additional positions
- Board Member, Stichting Triade;
- Board Member, Business Generator Groningen;
- Board Member, NASKHO;
- Member, NFU Committee Dedicated Team Digitalisation;
- Member, Members’ Council, SURF;
- Member, Advisory Board High Performance Computing, SURF;
- Member, KNAW;
- Member, Netherlands Academy of Engineering;
- Fellow, MICCAI Society (Medical Image Computing & Computer Assisted Interventions);
- Fellow, IS3R (International Society of Strategic Studies in Radiology);
- Member, Medical Sciences Council, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences;
- Chair, Advisory Board, Amsterdam Institute for Informatics;
- Member, Supervisory Board, HdMT;
- Member, Supervisory Board, Lygature.