Vicky van der Togt is a researcher and advocate focused on making science more inclusive, accessible, and community-driven, as well as supporting community groups in reaching their advocacy and/or research goals. After developing Long Covid in 2020, she founded an international network that connected grassroots initiatives, patient groups, researchers, and policymakers to advance research, patient advocacy, and public health. After working together for over a year, the network decided to partner with Research-Aid Networks to expand its reach, and thereby help more people.

As Director of Development at Research-Aid Networks, Vicky drives sustainable growth through strategic planning, partnership development, and the creation of new research initiatives. She has played a key role in fostering collaborations between researchers and patient communities, ensuring that scientific studies prioritize real-world impact and accessibility. Her research contributions include work on Long Covid mechanisms, the effects of vaccination on Long Covid, and the need for better recovery strategies in global health policy. She is committed to making research findings widely available through lay summaries, multilingual translations, and open-access formats.

Through her work, she continues to expand Research-Aid Networks' reach, strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations, and drive meaningful change in public health.

Contact Vicky van der Togt: vicky (at) researchaidnetworks.org