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Prof. Maria Jacobs is a Full Professor at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) and the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship. She leads research in healthcare innovation, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in radiotherapy, cost-analyses of medical treatments, and patient-centered decision-making frameworks. Her work bridges strategy, entrepreneurship, and digital health, with collaborations in the Academic Collaborative Center for Digital Health & Mental Wellbeing. Recent projects include developing AI-driven solutions for radiation therapy safety, cost comparisons of proton vs photon therapies, and improving patient autonomy in treatment choices.
Her academic roles include an endowed professorship and advisory positions at institutions like Meander and Maastro. Key research areas span healthcare technology adoption, medical workflow optimization, and economic evaluations of oncology treatments. Jacobs' publications highlight themes such as AI implementation challenges, shared decision-making gaps, and scalable cost-analysis frameworks for healthcare systems.
