Health Data Science

Enabling data-driven healthcare

The Health Data Science group develops analytical methods and tools for observational health data, with interoperability as a core requirement.

Mission

The mission of the Health Data Science group is to produce clinically actionable insights from observational health data by enabling data-driven healthcare. Improved interoperability of data is a necessary pre-requisite for this mission.

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Research

We perform methodological research in clinical characterisation, population-level effect estimation, and prediction modelling. We develop open-source analytical tools that can be applied on the OMOP Common Data Model.

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Teaching

We believe more education for young health data scientists, medical students, and healthcare professional, is needed to train them in the opportunities and limitations of big data in healthcare.

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Master Thesis opportunities 2027!

Are you looking for an impactful project for your Master's thesis? We currently have open positions for Master Students to undertake a graduation project within our department. Projects mostly focus on developing novel AI/ML methods using data from Dutch primary care; example projects can be found here . What we are looking for: Candidates with a strong quantitative background who are highly motivated, eager to learn, and demonstrate initiative in their work. Strong written and verbal communication skills are...

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ICPE 2026 Annual Meeting

Attending the ICPE 2026 Annual Meeting was a great opportunity to take part in meaningful discussions on the role of pharmacoepidemiology in advancing patient health...

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