Because of her interest in the role of molecules in health and disease, Yvonne studied Molecular Life Sciences at the Radboud University in Nijmegen. After obtaining her degree, she continued investigating molecules during her PhD, which she performed at the department of Rheumatology at the Radboud UMC in Nijmegen. She worked at the identification and development of small molecule inhibitors against osteoarthritis. After her PhD, she has started as QA/RA officer at Peercode as part of the Peercode Regulatory and Quality Team. She uses her project management and analytical skills to work on the registration of medical devices and support of the Peercode Quality Management Systems.