Alumna Suze Eleni Sips wins REmagine Award for her contribution to healthcare
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We are proud to announce that Suze Eleni Sips, an alumna of our Master’s program, has been awarded the prestigious REmagine Award in the category A Healthy Society. Her Master thesis focuses on improving data quality in cancer research, making a meaningful contribution to data-informed healthcare systems.
About the REmagine Award
The REmagine Award, established by the Council of Deans in Economics and Business (DEB) and supported by the Goldschmeding Foundation, honors master’s theses that bridge academic insight with societal impact. This annual award celebrates innovative research that addresses pressing societal challenges in categories such as sustainability, health, and digital transformation. By encouraging fresh perspectives and actionable insights, the award reflects a commitment to advancing a more humane economy and fostering collaborative progress across academic and professional fields.
About Suze’s Thesis
Suze’s thesis tackles a critical issue in cancer research: how to ensure that data from the National Cancer Registry is both accurate and reliable when converted into a standardized format known as the OMOP Common Data Model. This conversion is essential for making Electronic Health Records (EHRs) more useful in cancer studies, enabling researchers to draw insights that could save lives.
To address this, Suze developed a set of actionable design principles aimed at improving data quality, focusing on transparency, automation, and interoperability. Her work wasn’t just theoretical; during her research, Suze actively implemented changes to the way data quality is assessed. “I am proud to have made actual changes to Data Quality Assessment processes during the research stages of my thesis,” she said.
By improving the reliability of health data, Suze’s research helps ensure that healthcare decisions and studies are based on trustworthy information. This is vital as the healthcare field transitions toward more data-driven approaches, particularly in cancer research, where high-quality data can lead to better treatments and outcomes. As Suze reflected, “This work validated my interest in healthcare and showed me that my motivation is strongest when the work I do has a direct positive effect.”
Celebration and appreciation
During the award ceremony, Suze presented her thesis to a jury of academics and industry professionals, focusing on its practical implications and societal impact. She described the experience as inspiring: “It was special to present my thesis and hear from experts in healthcare and economics about its potential impact. It was also amazing to learn how the nominated theses can already be applied in the field.”
Suze has started her career in consultancy, where she aims to apply her skills across different projects and industries, with a continued passion for making a difference in healthcare.
