about
In a world facing the complex challenges of rising healthcare costs and an aging population, our research theme at the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) explores how to create a future-proof healthcare system. We move beyond traditional treatment to empower individuals and society to improve their health and well-being.
Our approach is built on a foundation of interdisciplinary collaboration, combining high-tech solutions with a deep understanding of human behavior, governance, and organizational dynamics. We address these challenges through three interconnected domains:
our research domains
health and well-being
We study how new approaches can foster health and well-being in society. This includes a focus on public health prevention, empowering individuals through self-management and shared decision-making, and promoting adaptation and acceptance for those with chronic illnesses.
novel health technologies
We develop, evaluate, and implement new technologies to empower individuals and innovate healthcare. Our work spans high-tech biomedical devices, eHealth monitoring, and advanced data analytics (including AI and machine learning) to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. We also address the crucial challenges of ethics, explainability, privacy, usability, and responsibilities, ensuring a humane perspective is at the core of our AI and technology development.
Transformation of Healthcare Governance and Organisation
We investigate how to organize and manage healthcare to be more inclusive, affordable, and cost-effective. Our research looks at the shift from institution-based to network-based and home-based care, and how to balance the interests of all stakeholders through new governance models, logistics, and finance.
By integrating these domains, our research program provides a holistic perspective on the complex challenges facing modern healthcare. We aim to generate breakthroughs that contribute to a more resilient and flourishing society.
A Systems Perspective on Health
The BMS Health research program uses a cutting-edge and interdisciplinary approach for the integrated study of novel health technologies and healthcare transformation. Our expertise focuses on the development and analysis of novel healthcare processes using process engineering, the assessment of the impact and requirements of novel health technologies, and the ethical and legal infrastructure needed to innovate healthcare with Big Data.
We achieve this by collaborating with diverse strategic partners, including healthcare institutes, industries, healthcare providers, and national governments. We view health as a multi-scalar and dynamic system shaped by data, policy, organizational structures, and human interaction, leveraging advanced methodology to optimize health, health technology, and healthcare.
Health board members
Theme chair: Maryam Amir Haeri
Health Theme events
- BMS Health Meeting Series (Academic Year 2025–2026): Monthly research & networking meetings across BMS Health. Agenda is shared one week in advance; all colleagues are welcome to contribute and present.
- Spring School: Health, Data, Technology, and Society: A multi-day program for early‑career researchers focusing on data-driven and human‑centred health research. Sessions include PhD/Postdoc elevator pitches, hands‑on case studies in AI/technology/data‑driven health, and stakeholder engagement workshops. Planned for 2026.
Health example projects
- ENGAGE: Empowering people through eHealth technologies that enhance engagement
- Stress in Action: Understanding and addressing the effects of stress in daily life through real-time monitoring and personalized interventions.
- Sympha: Developing predictive models and interventions to optimize personalized cancer care and survivorship.