Tomorrow Peter Kapitein will receive his honorary doctorate

Tonight we had a preparatory dinner organized by the vice chancellor of the VU University Amsterdam to get ready for tomorrow's 'dies natalis', i.e. the university's 132nd birthday. At this celebration event two honorary doctorates will be granted, to Peter Kapitein, the ambassador and one of the founders of the Alpe D'Huzes foundation, and to the world famous Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
I have the honor to serve as Peter Kapitein's 'honorary promotor'.

Peter Kapitein receives this award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to research into improving the opportunities for ‘living with cancer’. Since its start in 2006, the Alpe D'Huzes foundation has contributed about 100 M€ to the Netherlands Cancer Foundation for cancer research, with a specific focus on research to improve 'living with cancer', i.e. research to support better evidence-based cancer rehabilitation, psychosocial support for cancer patients, et cetera. Additionally Peter Kapitein is a strong advocate and example for 'patient participation in cancer research, treatment and care. Before the Dies celebration a special symposium entitled 'Patients Firts' will be held to present and discuss important developments in cancer research.