To be eligible for the award the researcher has led or delivered a project or achievement with a large societal or economic impact. In addition, the research must have made a substantial innovative step and there must have been a successful collaboration with an external party, like a societal organisation or company. Another condition is that there has to be a link with one of the Amsterdam knowledge institutes who are participating in the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award. The Impact Award is awarded in two categories: alpha/gamma and beta/life sciences. Marcel received the award in beta/life sciences.