RMC2026 – marlies schijven

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marlies schijven(she, her, hers)

ai4her health winner at ai 4 all – women’s leadership stichting

about

prof. dr. marlies schijven is a visionary leader bridging the gap between challenges in healthcare and use of digital innovations and -strategies. as a full professor of surgery at amsterdam umc and founder of the digital health research institute, she pioneers the application of responsible ai and vr in healthcare. she serves as a powerful figurehead for femtech and women in technology; her influence as a linkedin top voice inspires across generations and domains, helping close the gender gap in the tech sector. as a role model and winner of the ai4her health award by ai4all, she embodies the equals mission: amplifying female top talent to shape an inclusive, ai-driven future. this award recognizes her tireless commitment to an ethical, human-centered medical revolution. truly, quite an achievement.

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ai 4 all – women’s leadership stichting

at ai4all, our ai4her awards celebrate women who are shaping ai in ways that matter. from pioneers who paved the way, to leaders making healthcare more accessible, to innovators driving sustainability, to rising stars setting new standards for what’s next. these role models remind us that progress in ai is never the work of one person alone. it happens through shared knowledge, visible leadership, and collective responsibility. by lifting these women into the spotlight, we show how individual impact becomes greater when it’s part of something bigger.