Professor of Vascular Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center; Netherlands

Jaap F. Hamming is a professor of vascular surgery, helds the chair of the Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center and extensively involved in surgical training and science besides vascular surgical practice.. Previously he has been director of surgical training and held various organizational functions. Besides his research in clinical and translational vascular surgery, he supervises PhD trajectories on quality of care and patient safety. He has been involved and an ambassador for more than 10 years in the development and implementation of S-II and Just Culture in the Netherlands over all medical specialties. This research focusses on developing resilience and team dynamics, in short how professionals can be supported in their work to create a safe environment in every day care.