Get to know Isabel 

Isabel is originally from Austria but moved to the Netherlands in 2020 to start the European Law School bachelor's programme at Maastricht University. After completing her bachelor's degree, she began a Master's in Public International Law at the Amsterdam Law School, where she developed a strong interest in the evolving and dynamic areas of public law. During this Master's programme, she completed an internship at the Asser Institute in The Hague. Focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations, which sparked her interest in the intersection of technology and law. 

Isabel's inspiration 

The position of research assistant in digital health law immediately sparked Isabel's interest. As digital technologies continue to transform the healthcare sector, she considers it essential to engage critically with the legal and regulatory frameworks that accompany these developments. In particular, she is interested in the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and the legal questions this raises. While Isabel recognises the potential of AI to improve efficiency, diagnosis, and innovation in healthcare, she also believes that its use requires careful consideration. She therefore describes herself as a cautious optimist, emphasising the importance of responsible, transparent, and well-regulated applications of AI within the healthcare domain. 

Isabel's research at LHL 

At LHL, Isabel conducts research on the use of artificial intelligence in digital health. Her research examines how AI technologies can be responsibly and lawfully integrated into digital health systems, taking into account the rapid pace of technological innovation and the sensitive nature of healthcare data. For example, the use of secondary health data by AI for research and innovation purposes. At the same time, her research highlights the need to balance technological progress with the protection of fundamental rights and legal safeguards, including data protection, patient autonomy, and health equity. By addressing these issues, her work contributes to the development of trustworthy and socially responsible digital health solutions.