Monday, March 3, 2025
At the annual Young Medical Delta Thesis Awards, young research talent was given the stage at De Machinist in Rotterdam. The event brought together talented students, young researchers, and academics to recognize the best bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD theses in the field of healthcare innovation and medical technology.
For the first time, a student from a university of applied sciences (hbo) won a Young Medical Delta Award. The award includes both a financial prize and recognition for their outstanding research.
A Night of Innovation and Collaboration
The evening was officially opened by Amar Levens (Chair of Young Medical Delta) and Prof. Dr. Frank Willem Jansen (Chair of Medical Delta). They highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in healthcare.
With a full house and an engaged audience, the atmosphere was dynamic and inspiring. Both the finalists and attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner and drinks, while listening to the presentations of the selected candidates. In between presentations, there was ample opportunity for networking and discussion.
Research on Heart Rhythm Disorders, Accessible Mobility in Gambia, and Innovations in Gynecological Examinations
The nominees in each category presented their research to an expert jury, consisting of Medical Delta professor prof. dr. Jenny Dankelman, Medical Delta lector AnneLoes van Staa and prof. dr. Maarten van der Elst.
Following a series of impressive presentations, the winners were announced:
PhD categorie
Mathijs van Schie – Decoding Atrial Fibrillation: Personalized Identification and Quantification of Electropathology (Erasmus MC)
Highlight: An innovative study on heart rhythm disorders, paving the way for personalized treatments. Download the research here.
Finalists:
Ruisheng Su - Image Analysis of Cerebral Angiography in Ischemic Stroke
Mathijs van Schie - Decoding Atrial Fibrillation: Personalized Identification and Quantification of Electropathology
Jonas Riksen - Clinical Photoacoustic Imaging of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System
Master (MSc) categorie
Ariadna Izcara Gual – Revolutionising Pelvic Exams: A Sustainable, Patient-Centered Redesign of the Vaginal Speculum (TU Delft, Industrial Design)
Highlight: A groundbreaking and patient-centered approach to making gynecological examinations more comfortable and accessible. Download the presentation here.
Finalists:
Floor Oomen - LooS: Co-Producing Youth Mental Healthcare
Ariadna Izcara Gual - Revolutionising Pelvic Exams: A Sustainable, Patient-Centered Redesign of the Vaginal Speculum
Joska Stoorvogel - Smarter Prehospital Triage: Integrating User Needs into Workflow Design for the SMART Triage Platform
Bachelor (BSc) categorie (WO & hbo)
Jannis Bader – Accessible Mobility Devices for The Gambia
(The Hague University of Applied Sciences)
Highlight: Presented online from Gambia, Jannis impressed the jury with his research on accessible mobility solutions. Download the presentation here.
Finalists:
Jannis Bader - Accessible Mobility Devices for Gambia
Mounir Bourass - Predicting Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Using Machine Learning Techniques
Jonathan T. - Using 4D Flow MRI Data to Generate Pressure / Volume Loops in Ansys
