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Douwe Biesma is a Professor of Data-driven Healthcare Improvement and Chairman of the Executive Board at Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) since 2020. He concurrently holds a Professorship in Internal Medicine at Utrecht University Medical Centre (UMC Utrecht). Previously, he served as Chairman of St. Antonius Hospital (2010–2020) and co-founded Santeon, a network of top clinical hospitals. His academic career includes a medical degree and PhD from Utrecht University (1994), with early research focused on hematological disorders and transfusion medicine. His current research emphasizes value-based healthcare, care quality optimization, and rare disease management. He has secured significant grants, including €30M for 'Experiment Top Care' and €6M for Shared Decision Making research. His leadership roles span clinical, strategic, and policy domains.
Education:
- MD, Utrecht University
- PhD, Utrecht University (Thesis: Autologous blood transfusion, erythropoietin and iron metabolism)
Research Focus: Data-driven healthcare innovation, outcomes transparency, centralized care models for rare diseases, and post-redistribution care quality evaluation. He advocates for 'Right Care in the Right Place' through e-health integration and evidence-based decision frameworks.
Grants/Awards: €30M VWS grant for specialized care, €6M Ministry grant for Shared Decision Making. No individual awards explicitly listed.
