People – interACT [Skip to content](#main) [ ![interACT](https://interact-programme.be/build/assets/interact-Bz2nHYWk.svg)](https://interact-programme.be) Menu - [About](https://interact-programme.be) - [Non-academic organizations](https://interact-programme.be/non-academic-organizations) - [People](https://interact-programme.be/people) - [About](https://interact-programme.be) - [Non-academic organizations](https://interact-programme.be/non-academic-organizations) - [People](https://interact-programme.be/people) Search People ======== Selection and Management team ----------------------------- - ![](https://interact-programme.be/storage/files/alessandra-rossetti-580x580.jpg?token=f9e7a4f7d0cbbd529172c94c4710796a)Alessandra Rossetti Specialist in Social Sciences and Humanities <n uers="znvygb:nyrffnaqen.ebffrggv@iho.or">nyrffnaqen.ebffrggv@iho.or</n>eb.buv@ittessor.ardnassela - [ ![](https://interact-programme.be/build/assets/linkedin-CFKbHeu7.svg) LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrarossetti/ "LinkedIn") Alessandra Rossetti holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Dublin City University and a Master degree in Translation Studies from the University of Bologna. She has been working as a researcher in Ireland, the USA, the UK, and Belgium. She has extensive experience in obtaining competitive funding from national bodies (the Irish Research Council) and from the European Commission (Marie Curie fellowships). In August 2022, after working at the University of Antwerp as a Marie Curie postdoctoral researcher, Alessandra has joined the European Research & Innovation Support team at VUB TechTransfer to support the dynamic community of Humanities and Social Sciences researchers in their quest for European funding. Starting from September 2026, Alessandra also manages the MSCA COFUND programme InterACT. - ![](https://interact-programme.be/storage/files/marie-lucille-pfeiffer-580x580.jpg?token=2da5a7a4dd1588763da5eee0e9007e7b)Marie Lucille Pfeiffer Specialist in Life Sciences <n uers="znvygb:znevr.yhpvyyr.csrvssre@iho.or">znevr.yhpvyyr.csrvssre@iho.or</n>eb.buv@reffiefp.ellicul.eiram - [ ![](https://interact-programme.be/build/assets/linkedin-CFKbHeu7.svg) LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-pfeiffer-134bab82/ "LinkedIn") Marie Pfeiffer obtained her PhD in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from Ghent University, conducting her research at the VIB in Ghent. Her research focused on the design and implementation of novel applications of the CRISPR-Cas9 technology. She successfully secured a personal FWO fellowship by the Research Foundation - Flanders. After her PhD, to broaden her perspective on EU funding, Marie joined the Research Executive Agency of the European Commission as a Blue Book trainee for five months, acquiring in-depth knowledge of the evaluation process and the EU funding landscape. In December 2023, she brought this expertise to the European Research & Innovation Support team at VUB Tech Transfer, supporting VUB’s Life Scientists in securing EU funding. Starting from September 2026, Marie also manages the MSCA COFUND programme InterACT. - ![](https://interact-programme.be/storage/files/cristina-garcia-timermans-580x580.png?token=a843843416f33a5604130af0516cf3ae)Cristina Garcia Timermans Specialist in Life Sciences <n uers="znvygb:pevfgvan.tnepvn.gvzreznaf@iho.or">pevfgvan.tnepvn.gvzreznaf@iho.or</n>eb.buv@snamremit.aicrag.anitsirc - [ ![](https://interact-programme.be/build/assets/linkedin-CFKbHeu7.svg) LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinagarciatimermans "LinkedIn") Cristina García-Timermans holds a PhD in Bioscience Engineering from Ghent University, specializing in single-cell technologies with a focus on their applications in microbiology for fingerprinting. During her postdoctoral research, Cristina further enriched her expertise by delving into the realm of drinking water quality monitoring. In her capacity as a scientific coordinator, she played a pivotal role in successfully preparing grant applications for both national and EU funding initiatives. Since January 2024, Cristina has been an active member of the European Research and Innovation Support team at VUB TechTransfer, where she passionately supports VUB’s Life Scientists in their endeavors to secure EU funding. Starting from September 2026, Cristina also manages the MSCA COFUND programme InterACT. - ![](https://interact-programme.be/storage/files/mohammad-boroun-580x580.jpg?token=576e80b91798e66761b555435c9e1609)Mohammad Boroun Specialist in Computing and Engineering <n uers="znvygb:zbunzznq.obebha@iho.or">zbunzznq.obebha@iho.or</n>eb.buv@nuorob.dammahom - [ ![](https://interact-programme.be/build/assets/linkedin-CFKbHeu7.svg) LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-boroun/ "LinkedIn") Mohammad Boroun holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and brings more than seven years of experience in research and innovation spanning both academia and industry. Since joining VUB Tech Transfer Office in 2021, he has been working as a Business Developer, supporting European research and innovation initiatives in science and engineering. Starting from September 2026, Mohammad also manages the MSCA COFUND programme InterACT. - ![](https://interact-programme.be/storage/files/maxime-smits-580x580.jpg?token=b53b3baffea45b3060e8779069e07b66)Maxime Smits Communication & Administration <n uers="znvygb:znkvzr.fzvgf@iho.or">znkvzr.fzvgf@iho.or</n>eb.buv@stims.emixam - [ ![](https://interact-programme.be/build/assets/linkedin-CFKbHeu7.svg) LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxime-smits-3a61b098/ "LinkedIn") Maxime Smits holds a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences with a focus on Media & Society from KU Leuven. Her professional background includes nearly four years in the Belgian television and digital video advertising sector, where she gained expertise in media strategy and audience engagement. Following this, she worked as a Communication Officer for two years within the VUB TechTransfer's general communication team, gaining experience in promoting innovative applied research. In September 2024, Maxime joined the VUB European Research and Innovation Support team as a Communication Advisor and administrator. She is dedicated to boosting VUB’s European applied research projects through strategic communication across social media, newsletters, and public events. Starting from September 2026, Maxime also manages the MSCA COFUND programme InterACT. 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