Speaker
Speaker Info
- Name
- Mark van Kuijk
- Organization
- Games for Health
- Country
- The Netherlands
- Biography
- Experienced studio manager with a demonstrated history of working in education and the game industry. Skilled in Game Design, User Experience, Casual Games, User Interface Design, and Mobile Applications. Strong arts and design professional with a Master of Science focused in Information technology from Universiteit van Tilburg / Tilburg University. Mark joined Games for Health in 2018 to pursue his dream of making games for good.
- www.linkedin.com/in/markvankuijk/
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Presentation Info
- Title
- Citizen Science Games as a Research Tool
- Summary
- Citizen science games can accelerate research by engaging the public in scientific challenges. Our RNA-matching game helps identify microRNA interactions, aiding lymphoma treatment discovery. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities of designing such a game—balancing scientific accuracy with engagement, ensuring data quality, and motivating players. This talk highlights how games can bridge the gap between researchers and the public, driving medical advancements.
- Keynote
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