Personal profile
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.
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
1997 → 2000
Award Date: 8 Dec 2000
MD
1991 → 2000
Award Date: 29 Aug 1999
External positions
Lid raad van toezicht - Toezicht - BCN / Alexander Monro Ziekenhuis
1 Jun 2023 → 31 Dec 3999
Lid raad van toezicht - Toezicht - Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam
28 Nov 2022 → 31 Dec 3999
Lid Commissie Exploratie - Beoordeling wetenschappelijke aanvragen - KWF Kankerbestrijding
1 May 2022 → 31 Dec 3999
bestuurslid - geen - JM Fentener van Vlissingen Fonds
3 Feb 2020 → 31 Dec 3999
Spreker - ja - Elekta
1 Jan 2020 → 31 Dec 3999
Lid Wetenschappelijke Adviesraad Landelijk ReferentieCentrum Bevolkingsonderzoek - inhoudelijk - LRCB
1 Jan 2015 → 31 Dec 3999
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Acute toxicity and quality of life after 5-fraction versus 15-fraction adjuvant radiotherapy following conventional or oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery − a real-world prospective cohort study
Mink van der Molen, D. R., Batenburg, M. C. T., van ’t Westeinde, T., Houweling, A. C., Maarse, W., Verhoeven, K., Strijbos, J., Murrer, L., Siesling, S., Monninkhof, E. M., Verkooijen, H. M., Boersma, L. J., van der Leij, F. & UMBRELLA Study Group, Jan 2026, In: Radiotherapy and Oncology. 214, 7 p., 111310.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Course of quality of life in short- and long-term survivors after radiotherapy for bone metastases
Huele, E. H., Hovenier, R., Bindels, B. B. J., van Oss, A., Kuijten, R. H., Gal, R., Pielkenrood, B. J., Verlaan, J.-J., Kasperts, N., Eppinga, W. S. C., van der Linden, Y. M., van der Velden, J. M. & Verkooijen, H. M., Jan 2026, In: Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. 214, 111284.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Pain response of patients treated with radiotherapy for painful bone metastases between 2013 and 2024 - An analysis of the prospective real-world PRESENT cohort
Hovenier, R., Huele, E. H., Bindels, B. J. J., van Oss, A., Kuijten, R. H., Verlaan, J. J., Kasperts, N., Eppinga, W. S. C., van der Linden, Y. M., Verkooijen, H. M., Gal, R. & van der Velden, J. M., Jan 2026, In: Radiotherapy & Oncology. 214, 111263.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Predicting health-related quality of life two years post-diagnosis across seven cancer types: using machine learning to identify vulnerable patients
Oudijk, W. F., de Rooij, B. H., van Benthem, K. J., Etienne, R. S., Oerlemans, S., Verkooijen, H. M., Aben, K. K. H., Vink, G. R., May, A. M., Mols, F., Katsimpokis, D. & Ezendam, N. P. M., 12 Feb 2026, In: Quality of Life Research. 35, 3, 67.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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The trajectory of fatigue over time in breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy: exploring the effect of anthracycline-based chemotherapy
Kastelein, A., Kervezee, L., Mink van der Molen, D. R., Evers, D. J., van der Pol, C. C., Doeksen, A., Chavannes, N. H., Gelderblom, H., Neefjes, J., Verkooijen, H. M. & May, A. M., Feb 2026, In: The Breast. 85, 7 p., 104700.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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Trials within cohorts: het beste van twee werelden?
Verkooijen, H. (Speaker)
14 Nov 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Research Course in Radiation Oncology: How to develop research/validation programmes when implementing new technology?
Verkooijen, H. (Invited speaker)
2 Nov 2019 → 6 Nov 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course › Academic
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MOMENTUM update
Verkooijen, H. (Speaker)
30 Oct 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Professional
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Evaluation of Innovation in Radiation Oncology
Verkooijen, H. (Speaker)
19 Oct 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Umbrella patientendag: Met Hart en Ziel
Verkooijen, H. (Invited speaker)
9 Oct 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course › Popular