To achieve the ambition of DCVA, it is crucial to generate more attention and support for measures aimed at reducing cardiovascular diseases. Public Affairs and Communication complement each other and therefore collaborate within a single strategic pillar.
We work together with all partners to prioritize cardiovascular diseases as an urgent public health issue on the Dutch political agenda. We aim for political accountability, alongside stakeholders, in reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases. This requires broad support to implement effective measures and calls for effective communication.
Public Affairs and Communication supports and strengthens partners in achieving goals that contribute to DCVA's mission. Internally, we enhance connections among researchers and between researchers and other stakeholders in the knowledge-to-action chain, facilitating natural and effective collaboration. In our communications, we strive to enhance partner collaboration within DCVA and showcase their engagement in various initiatives.
Professor Jolien Roos-Hesselink is a distinguished cardiologist and researcher, known for her expertise in congenital heart disease and her contributions to advancing cardiovascular care. With affiliations at the Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam and Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, she has been appointed as the managing-director of the DCVA.
