Jet Bussemaker

Jet Bussemaker is Professor of Policy, Science and Societal Impact at Leiden University Medical Center and Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs. Her interdisciplinary work bridges health policy, administrative science, and equity frameworks, drawing on ministerial experience in Education/Culture and Public Health.

Research examines capability approaches in healthcare, intersectional health disparities, and informal/formal care integration. Publications address creative governance solutions for complex societal challenges in healthcare systems.

Current leadership includes chairing the Council for Public Health & Society. The book 'Ministerie van Verbeelding' analyzes political ideals in governance practice.