On April 8, 2025, six academics from Leiden University were officially appointed as Medical Delta Professors during the Medical Delta Conference in Delft. This recognition highlights their commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in developing technological solutions for sustainable healthcare.
Medical Delta is a collaborative alliance comprising Leiden University, the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), TU Delft, Erasmus University, Erasmus MC, four universities of applied sciences in Zuid-Holland, governmental bodies, healthcare institutions, and businesses. The initiative aims to promote innovations at the intersection of technology and healthcare.
The newly appointed Medical Delta professors are:
These appointments are not only a recognition of their achievements but also a commitment to serve as ambassadors for transdisciplinary collaboration in health, innovation, and implementation over the next five years.
For more information about the professors and their research, visit the Medical Delta website.
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