marlies schijven(she, her, hers)
professor of surgery at amsterdam umc
about
prof. dr. marlies schijven is a surgeon working in amsterdam umc and a full professor of digital health at the university of amsterdam. she is a true pioneer researching and building ai-driven healthcare innovations. working at the intersection of medicine, technology and society, she leads research and implementation of responsible ai in many national and international projects, with a strong focus on supporting healthcare professionals and improvement of patient care. as the founder of the digital health research institute, the former chief medical information officer at the dutch ministry of health, and a current linkedin top voice in health, she champions women in ai and inspires the next generation to shape—not simply adopt—the future of healthcare.
i want young women to know that…
they do not have to choose between being a woman, a mother, a leader, a scientist, a surgeon, or a technologist. there is no single path to leadership—and you do not need to fit the existing mould. bring your curiosity, your ambition and your perspective to the table. ai is shaping our future, and women need to be there shaping ai. your voice matters, your ideas matter, and there is room for you to lead.