Helena Verkooijen

Professor, prof. dr.

    • Heidelberglaan 100

      Utrecht

      Netherlands

    20002024

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    Biography

    Professor of Evaluation of Image-Guided Treatment, dedicated to improve the life of people with cancer. Committed to full integration of clinical research in routine patient care in order to facilitate undelayed evidence-based implementation of innovations in oncology. 
    Medical-scientific director of the Imaging Cluster (incorporating the departments of Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Physics) at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital. Leader (PI) of several international research consortia and academic industrial partnership, based at UMC Utrecht. Strong background in teaching and development of educational modules at graduate and postgraduate level. Large international academic experience in Europe and Asia. Experienced speaker, moderator, panel member, and member of the supervisory board of the Rotterdam Eye Hospital. 
    Sharp analytic mind, strong drive and ability to turn ideas into reality. Connector. Passionate about encouraging and facilitating colleagues, team members, and (PhD) students to bring out the best in themselves and each other.

    Side activities

    • Member Scientific Advisory Board, department of Clinical Research, University of Basel.

    • Member Supervisory Board Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam

    • Member evaluation committee Exploration Dutch Cancer Foundation

    • Chair Steering Committee Center of Excellence of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation

    Education/Academic qualification

    Award Date: 19 Mar 2025

    Program for Supervisory Board Members, Erasmus Governance Institute , Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Award Date: 21 Jun 2024

    PhD Minimally invasive diagnosis of nonpalpable breast cancer: the COBRA study

    19972000

    Award Date: 8 Dec 2000

    MD

    19912000

    Award Date: 29 Aug 1999

    External positions

    Member Supervisory Board

    28 Nov 2022 → …

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