Mark Spigt new chair RL Optimising Patient Care

As of 1 January 2021, Mark Spigt is chair of the Research Line Optimising Patient Care (OPC). Mark is associate professor at the Department of Family Medicine with expertise in implementing and evaluating innovations in primary care and public health. Luc Smits, former chair, is now vice chair of the Research Line.

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