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Sara - Lise Busschaert

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Quantitative researcher at I-CHER studying value-based radiotherapy through healthcare cost and resource-use modelling.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

I’m completing my PhD and exploring opportunities to transition from academic research into employment. I’m open to different types of work where I can use my analytical and technical strengths.

At Interuniversity Centre for Health Economics Research (I-CHER), I’m completing a PhD focused on value-based radiotherapy. My research applies quantitative methods to real-world healthcare questions.

My work has included modelling costs and resource use in cancer care, including research on breast radiotherapy. I’ve also contributed to evidence synthesis through systematic reviews.

At Itinera Institute, I completed research internships in policy-oriented research on chronic disease and adolescent mental health. Earlier, as a Research executive at Ipsos, I designed and analysed market research studies to generate evidence-based insights.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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PhD Candidate

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Jul 2021 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Conducting doctoral research in health economics, focusing on value-based radiotherapy and applying quantitative methods to complex real-world problems.

Health Economics Data Analysis Modelling Evidence Synthesis R SIMUL8 Systematic Literature Review

Research Intern

Itinera Institute

Jul 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Conducted policy-oriented research on chronic disease and adolescent mental health, contributing to evidence-based insights.

Policy Research Data Analysis Evidence Synthesis

Research Executive

Ipsos

Feb 2020 - Jul 2020 (5 months)

Designed and analyzed market research studies to generate evidence-based insights for clients.

Market Research Data Analysis Survey Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Doctor of Philosophy, Health Economics

2021 -

PhD candidate at the Interuniversity Centre for Health Economics Research (I-CHER), focusing on value-based radiotherapy. Currently completing the PhD as of 2026.