The Executive Board of Erasmus University Rotterdam is pleased to announce the reappointment of Prof. Dr. M.J. (Maarten) IJzerman as Dean of the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM). His second term will run until 30 April 2030. IJzerman's reappointment was made after consultation with the Faculty Council.
Rector Magnificus Prof. Dr. Ir. Jantine Schuit regarding this appointment: 'We have full confidence that Maarten, with his accessible leadership style and human-centered approach, will continue to make an indispensable contribution in the coming years to both the development of the future of his School and the strategy of the university.'
'ESHPM is a wonderful institute with many committed staff members,' says Prof. Dr. M.J. (Maarten) IJzerman: 'It is a pleasure to work here, especially at a time when we as a university are facing several challenges. In the past period, we have worked on creating internal calm and stability, and an investment agenda has been launched that focuses on major societal challenges such as the impact of climate change on healthcare and health. In addition, we have worked hard to intensify collaboration with Erasmus MC and TU Delft, among other things through new educational initiatives.'
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About Maarten IJzerman
Prof. Dr. Maarten IJzerman is a global health leader with an emphasis on improving new diagnostic and treatment modalities in oncology. He was trained as a biomedical scientist (Radboud University, Nijmegen) and received a PhD in biomedical engineering (University of Twente). After spending several years abroad, he is appointed the Dean of Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) in May 2022. Maarten IJzerman chaired the Strategy Steering Committee of Erasmus University (2026-2030), where the foundation was laid for the university's current strategic direction. He also is a member of the Health & Technology Management Board of Convergence (TU Delft, Erasmus MC, and Erasmus University Rotterdam).
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