dr. M. (Mirjam) Plantinga

Mirjam's background is in economics and philosophy and she received a PhD in behavioural and social sciences at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands.

Mirjam currently works as a senior researcher at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) as part of the ELSI research group, which conducts research on Ethical, Legal, and Social issues in Genetics. The program focuses on innovation and improvement of clinical genetic patient care as well as the application of new genetic knowledge in other medical specialties, primary care and in public health. Mirjam is further involved in different patient involvement projects in the UMCG and is a visiting research fellow at Clinical Ethics and Law Southampton. 

Research interests:

Healthcare innovation, responsible implementation, public engagement, patient involvement, e-health

Contact details: 

twitter: @MirjamPlantinga

Linkedin: http://nl.linkedin.com/pub/mirjam-plantinga/2a/477/15