Robin van Kessel

Dr Robin van Kessel is the Hoffmann Fellow on Health System Financing and Payment Models at LSE Health and the World Economic Forum. He holds a PhD in Comparative Health Policy from Maastricht University and co-founded LSE Health Digital, a research unit focusing on digital health and AI technologies. His work examines regulatory frameworks, financing mechanisms, and socio-ethical challenges in digital health, alongside value-based healthcare transformations. He has collaborated with the WHO, OECD, and European Commission, among others.

Education: PhD in Comparative Health Policy (Maastricht University). Research interests include digital health policy, AI in healthcare, health system financing, and autism education policies across Europe. His interdisciplinary work bridges technology, policy, and clinical practice to address inequities and improve health outcomes globally.

Key research trends include analyzing AI regulatory landscapes in the EU, mapping socioeconomic drivers of health challenges (e.g., antimicrobial resistance), and promoting patient engagement through digital platforms. His articles highlight the interplay between technology, policy, and ethical considerations in healthcare systems.

Collaborations with global institutions have informed policy initiatives like the World Economic Forum’s Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare. His work emphasizes actionable solutions for digital health paradoxes, such as balancing innovation with accessibility and equity.