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Dr. V.I.C. Jansen is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University, holding dual departmental affiliations in Human Geography and Spatial Planning and International Development Studies. Her work bridges public health, epidemiology, and infectious disease control with a focus on vector-borne diseases and health communication. She holds a PhD and MSc, with expertise spanning qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Education:
- Doctorate (Dr.) in Health Sciences
- Master of Science (MSc) in a relevant field
Research Focus: Dr. Jansen’s research emphasizes global health challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings. Her projects include:
- UPSCALE: User-centered health technology design for healthcare services
- CONTAGIO: Cohort repurposing for infectious disease preparedness
- CHARE-GD: Antibiotic prescription decision-making in Northern Germany/Netherlands
Her studies often integrate mixed-method approaches to assess health systems and risk communication strategies, especially regarding dengue, Zika, and chikungunya outbreaks in Curaçao. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across international institutions.
Grants & Projects: Recipient of NWO funding for the UPSCALE project (2024–2027). Active in both academic and public-sector roles, with experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Affiliations: Concurrently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG).
