About
Dr. Charlotte Rietbergen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Methodology and Statistics within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University. She is affiliated with the Chair Klugkist Methodology and Statistics and maintains her office at the Sjoerd Groenmangebouw, Padualaan 14, Room C1.10 in Utrecht. Her contact information includes telephone number +31 30 253 4563 and email c.rietbergen@uu.nl.
Dr. Rietbergen completed her doctoral studies at Utrecht University, earning her PhD in 2016 with the dissertation titled "Quantitative Evidence Synthesis with Power Priors." Her academic journey demonstrates a strong foundation in statistical methodology with a focus on Bayesian approaches and evidence synthesis techniques.
- Her research primarily centers on advanced statistical methods for evidence synthesis
- She specializes in Bayesian statistics, particularly power priors methodology
- Her work bridges theoretical statistical development with practical applications in health sciences
- She has made significant contributions to meta-analysis methodology and systematic review techniques
- Her research has important implications for clinical trials design and analysis
- She actively works on improving transparency in statistical reporting
The trajectory of Dr. Rietbergen's publications reveals a consistent focus on methodological advancements in evidence synthesis. Starting with foundational work on cluster randomized trials and historical data incorporation around 2011, her research evolved toward more sophisticated Bayesian approaches. By 2014-2016, she had established herself as an expert in power priors methodology, culminating in her doctoral thesis. More recently, her work has expanded into replication studies evaluation, harm assessment in pharmacology, and improving transparency in epidemiological research. Her research maintains strong connections between education, health sciences, and statistical methodology.
Dr. Rietbergen has held various academic roles beyond her primary appointment, including a secondment as a systematic reviewer at the Trimbos Institute. Her collaborative work spans multiple disciplines, connecting statistical methodology with practical applications in medical research, public health, and educational sciences. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, her publication record suggests active participation in research projects requiring methodological expertise in evidence synthesis.
Her work environment appears to be centered within the Methodology and Statistics department at Utrecht University, where she contributes to both research and teaching activities. The department provides a collaborative environment for methodological research with connections to various application fields across the university and external institutions like the Trimbos Institute.

