Margot Bochane

Margot Bochane is a Researcher and Lecturer at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Youth, Education and Society school and the Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing department. Her work bridges educational and healthcare domains, focusing on smooth transitions between education levels and language development in children. She holds a PhD from Hanze and degrees in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Utrecht University and a professional qualification from University of Groningen.

Education:

• PhD in Health Professions (Hanze University of Applied Sciences, 2022)
• Master of Science in Speech and Hearing (Utrecht University, 2006)
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech and Hearing (1995)

Research Focus: Margot investigates language disorders in children, particularly auditory processing disorders and bilingual language acquisition. She develops screening tools for early detection of language impairments and advocates for integrated healthcare-education interventions. Her recent projects emphasize transitioning students from primary to secondary education and addressing equity in educational access.

Awards: Recipient of Basic course for clinical investigators certification (2013).

Grants & Activities: Lead the 2022-2024 project 'Een soepele overgang van basisschool naar middelbare school' funded by Hanze. Active in policy discussions through presentations at Onderwijs Research Dagen and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across pediatrics and education sectors.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing, contributing to Frailty and Adequate Care research streams, and the Equity & Participation theme focusing on educational transitions.