Maarten IJzerman (Dutch, Australian) is Dean of Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management and Professor of Cancer Health Services Research in Erasmus University. He also is (honorary) Professor in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research. 

Maarten studied biomedical sciences (Radboud University Nijmegen, Faculty of Medical Sciences) and received his PhD in biomedical engineering (University of Twente, Faculty of Electrical Engineering).

In his research he takes a systems approach to health (technology) innovation and cancer management. He leads work in genomics enable precision oncology including improving cancer outcomes across the whole episode of care. Current initiatives aim to promote access to cancer care across the globe, with an emphasis on global health challenges and healthcare sustainability.  

Maarten is an INSEAD alumnus (International Directors Program, Singapore) and received certificates from University of York (Health Economics) and Colombia University (Corporate Finance) and serves as a non-executive board member in the non-profit sector.