Marleen Goumans

Dr. Marleen Goumans is a professor of Integrated Care for Older People and programme director at the Research Centre Innovations in Care at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. She also serves as an innovation advisor at healthcare organisation Laurens.

• Key Affiliations: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Laurens, Vilans, Erasmus MC-Geriatrics, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management
• Education Leadership: Involved in European Intensive Programs (Healthy and Active Ageing, Gerontechnology), minor programs (Science and Leadership, Healthcare: Smarter and Better), and serves on the Speech Therapy curriculum board

Her research focuses on person-centered elderly care, addressing societal challenges like loneliness, aging in place, and fragmented healthcare systems. Notable projects include:

• Hanging Out: Community-driven care models for elderly in Rotterdam neighborhoods
• RUAS Datalab Healthcare: AI and data-driven solutions for healthcare education and research
• In Touch: Meaningful activities for elderly clients

Marleen collaborates with over 20 institutions across Europe, including universities, healthcare providers, and policy bodies. Her work emphasizes organizational innovation, capacity-building for elderly individuals, and cross-sector partnerships to improve care cohesion.