Katell Maguet

Researcher & Patient Advocate

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Katell Maguet is a French researcher based in the Netherlands. She is a scientist at heart, passionate about working with data and innovative approaches. Over the years, her focus has shifted from numbers to understanding and improving people’s experiences.

In 2021, at the age of 40, she was diagnosed with a Stage 3 colorectal cancer. Along her patient journey, she faced various challenges, including the low awareness of early-onset colorectal cancer, the complexity of navigating the healthcare system and the difficulty of obtaining timely information. Her quality of life has been profoundly affected.

She chose to become a patient advocate, aiming to give a voice to both patients and healthcare professionals. By blending her multidisciplinary background with her personal experience as a patient, she aspires to make a significant impact on the patient’s journey.

Updated: July 2025