In this episode Eveline talks to Franca van Heijningen who is an UU graduate and former member of our Radio Life Sciences team! Currently, Franca is a trainee at TNO and she shares her experiences with us. TNO is an independent research organization which focuses on targeted innovation. This means that they do not develop knowledge for the sake of knowledge, but for its practical application. TNO tries to create value on a social and economic level within six different domains, such as defence and safety, healthy living and work, and high-tech industry. Look for more information about TNO on their website! Are you curious how the selection process goes for a traineeship at TNO? And how your two years look like when you’re in a traineeship? To get to know this and other interesting experiences of Franca at her traineeship, have a listen at this episode!