PHD Candidate - OIO
Biography
Born in Fier, Albania, Vjola Hoxhaj is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in UMC Utrecht driven by a deep commitment to harnessing the power of real-world data (RWD) through the enhancement of data quality and fitness-for-use assessments.
Vjola developed a passion for science and healthcare from an early age. She pursued her master’s degree in pharmacy from the Medical University of Tirana, Albania, where she gained a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and patient care.
Her enthusiasm for research led her to pursue advanced studies, culminating in a master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. During her master’s program, she discovered her passion for programming, adding an additional layer to her dynamic skill set.
Currently immersed in her doctoral pursuit at UMC Utrecht , Vjola’s research delves deeply into the domain of Real-World Data quality, aiming to enhance the reliability and validity of data that underpins critical decisions in healthcare, research, and beyond. Vjola is known for her unyielding dedication to meticulous analysis. She collaborates extensively with partners and institutions across Europe to develop innovative methodologies and tools that sift through vast datasets, revealing patterns and discrepancies. Her engagement extends to conducting workshops and courses in data science and data quality. Through her pursuit of elevating the benchmarks of RWD quality, she aims to inspire others to embrace the challenges of data integrity and to pave the way for a future driven by credible insights.
