Background
Ruiter, Dirk Jacob was born on June 26, 1947 in Harlingen, Netherlands. Son of Diedrich and Louisa C.A. (Mensing) Ruiter.
Ruiter, Dirk Jacob was born on June 26, 1947 in Harlingen, Netherlands. Son of Diedrich and Louisa C.A. (Mensing) Ruiter.
Student, University Leiden, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University Leiden, 1976.
Consultant, U. Leiden Department Pathology, 1975-1983; professor oncology pathology, U. Leiden Department Pathology, 1983-1986; professor pathology, U. Nymegen, since 1986; department chairman pathology, U. Nymegen, since 1992. Chairman cluster paraclinical specialists, U. Nymegen Hospital, since 1992, Concilium Pathologicum, since 1993, Science Committee PALGA, 1991-1996, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Melanoma Group, since 1986.
Member National Council Cancer Research, Dutch Pathol. Society (board directors since 1994).
Married Ruth M.G. Jenczewski, October 16, 1970. Children: Christian, Marianne.