Martine Franckena
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Dr. Martine Franckena is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of oncology, sustainability, and healthcare systems. Her key research areas include the environmental impact of cancer care pathways, resource optimization in clinical workflows, and the carbon footprint of surgical versus non-surgical treatments. Dr. Franckena’s major contribution is her groundbreaking work quantifying the carbon footprint and staff demands of competing care pathways for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Her most-cited study (2025) directly compares radical cystectomy and chemoradiation, revealing critical insights into the environmental and labor costs of each approach. This work has already garnered attention for its novel integration of climate science with clinical decision-making, earning 1 citation in its early publication stage. By highlighting the hidden ecological and workforce burdens of standard treatments, Dr. Franckena is helping to redefine value in oncology—moving beyond survival outcomes to include planetary health. Her research is particularly notable for its practical implications: it empowers hospitals and policymakers to make more sustainable choices without compromising patient care. Dr. Franckena’s work represents a vital new direction in evidence-based medicine, where environmental stewardship becomes a core metric of quality.
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