Personal profile
Biography
Charisma Hehakaya is an assistant professor in the Global Public Health & Bioethics department of the Julius Centrum.
Charisma's interests: bridging the gap between science and society, climate justice, system thinking, improving environmental impact on health and wellbeing, interdisciplinary research, science communication and public engagement.
Charisma has experience with qualitative (such as conceptualising, developing and setting up qualitative interviews and focus groups) and quantitative research methods (such as surveying, early health economic modelling).
Charisma founded the First Generation Fund (het Eerste Generatie Fonds) and University Pioneers Community to support first-generation students.
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate master Clinical Epidemiology
1 Sept 2018 → 1 Aug 2021
Award Date: 1 Aug 2021
Master Business Administration
1 Sept 2017 → 1 Jul 2019
Award Date: 1 Jul 2019
Master Science, Business & Innovation: Life & Health
1 Sept 2016 → 1 Sept 2018
Award Date: 1 Sept 2018
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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When patient data disappear: Ghana's lesson to the world
Augustine, T., Schagen van Leeuwen, J., Boateng, D., de Haan, H. H., Hehakaya, C. & Rijken, M. J., 18 Apr 2026, In: The Lancet. 407, 10538, p. 1506-1507 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Academic › peer-review
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De effectiviteit van preventiebeleid: een bestuurskundige analyse
Boogers, M., Riemens, R., Stortenbeker, I. & Hehakaya, C., 1 Nov 2025, In: Bestuurswetenschappen. 79, 4, p. 23-35Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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How do policymakers involve citizens in advancing health? A mixed-method qualitative study in municipalities in the Netherlands
Voogdt-Pruis, H. R., Grobbee, D. E., Peters, S. A. E., Hehakaya, C., Jambroes, M., Klipstein-Grobusch, K. & Janssens, A., 24 Nov 2025, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 13, 9 p., 1708209.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Institutionalisation of convergent medical innovation: an empirical study of the MRI-guided linear accelerator in the Netherlands and the United States
Hehakaya, C. & Moors, E. H. M., 2025, In: Innovation: Organization and Management. 27, 1, p. 74-95 22 p., doi.org/10.1080/14479338.2023.2213212.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Bridging worlds to create societal value: A global perspective on implementation of MR-Linac technology
Hehakaya, C., 13 Jun 2023, Utrecht University. 179 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU)
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Activities
- 1 Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Fraudeopsporing DUO slaat opnieuw deuk in vertrouwen in de overheid
Hehakaya, C. (Speaker)
19 Jul 2023Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
Prizes
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Diversity & Inclusion Award
Hehakaya, C. (Recipient), 27 Mar 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Eerste generatie studenten zijn verbinders die we hard nodig hebben
7/12/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Charisma (29) leefde van voedselbank en is nu promovenda op universiteit
18/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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We moeten af van telzucht in de wetenschap
Algra, A., Benedictus, R., van der Laan, S., Koopman, I. & Hehakaya, C.
21/07/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Leer beoordelingscommissies om te selecteren zonder publicatielijsten
Hehakaya, C. & Bosch, S.
8/06/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment