Koen Degeling

Dr. Koen Degeling is a Research Fellow at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, specializing in health economics and simulation modeling for personalized oncology. His work focuses on optimizing clinical pathways and evaluating the economic impact of cancer treatments using real-world data from registries like TRACC. He leads projects on colorectal, prostate, and pancreatic cancers, emphasizing cost-effectiveness analyses and comparative effectiveness research.

Education:

• PhD: 'Simulation Modeling to Optimize Personalized Oncology' (2019)

Research Interests:

• Integration of real-world data into simulation models
• Economic evaluation of genomic and molecular diagnostics
• Health disparities in cancer outcomes
• Optimization of clinical trial designs using synthetic control arms

Professional Engagement:

• Chair of the ISPOR Student Network (global reach)
• Founder of the ISPOR Victoria and Tasmania Student Chapter
• Contributions to ISPOR conferences and workshops

Collaborations:

• PRIMCAT cohort study on cancer treatment utilization and outcomes
• Multidisciplinary projects with Monash University, Deakin University, and the University of Tasmania