Ronald Plasterk
Former Minister of Welfare, Health and Culture of Netherlands
Ronald Hans Anton Plasterk is a Dutch scientist, entrepreneur and retired politician of the Labour Party. He has earned a PhD degree in biology, specialised in molecular genetics. Wikipedia
Born: 1957 (age 67 years), The Hague, Netherlands
Party: Labour Party
Spouse: Els Beumer
Previous offices: Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2010–2012) and Minister of Welfare, Health and Culture of Netherlands (2007–2010)
Education: University of Amsterdam and Universiteit Leiden
Descendants: Wouter Plasterk and Willem Plasterk