Dr. Banu Buruk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Banu Buruk is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, focusing on the ethical integration of artificial intelligence-driven decision support systems (DSS) in healthcare. Her research emphasizes the importance of ensuring that these systems enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment personalization, and patient outcomes. She investigates the role of physicians as key intermediaries between AI and patients, examining how they can effectively utilize their expertise to evaluate and challenge AI-generated outcomes. Banu's work also explores the dynamic relationships between patients and healthcare professionals in this evolving ecosystem, advocating for patient autonomy and ethical AI usage in diverse clinical contexts. Additionally, she delves into the current regulatory landscape, aiming to address the needs and concerns of stakeholders while promoting robust safeguards that extend beyond minimum legal requirements to foster trust in AI-supported healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Teaching and conducting research in the field of artificial intelligence and ethics in healthcare.

Courses

AI Ethics in Healthcare Ethics for AI Sustainable AI

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).