As of May 1, 2025, Prof. Thomas Hoogeboom has been appointed professor of Physical Therapy Science at UMC Utrecht. With this appointment, he strengthens the crucial role of paramedical care in health care delivery. His professorship is connected to the UMC Utrecht strategic programs Brain, Circulatory Health, Cancer, and Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells, and aligns with the overarching theme of Healthy Living.
Thomas Hoogeboom is an implementation researcher. His research focuses on improving functional independence, physical fitness, and recovery in people with chronic or complex health conditions. His ambition is to unlock the full potential of paramedical care. “Paramedical professionals are, and will continue to be, essential to keep health care both meaningful and affordable.”
Hoogeboom obtained his PhD in 2012 and continued his academic career as a researcher at the University of Colorado, Maastricht UMC+, and TNO. Most recently, he was an associate professor in the department of IQ healthcare at Radboudumc, where he combined his background in physical therapy and biomedical sciences to develop, evaluate and implement person-centered interventions that help paramedics make better-informed choices. Outside of work, Hoogeboom is a father of one, a self-proclaimed mediocre cyclist, and a fan of graphic novels and philosophy.
At UMC Utrecht, Hoogeboom conducts research in close collaboration with patients, (para)medical professionals, nurses, and other partners. Their shared goal? To deliver care that truly meets people’s needs. “To do impactful research, we must embrace the complexity of everyday paramedical practice. That’s why we study personalized interventions as they are used in daily practice,” Hoogeboom explains. His chair focuses on multidisciplinary rehabilitation care, specifically physical and occupational therapy for adults with complex and chronic conditions.
Hoogeboom is the program leader of the Master’s in Physical Therapy Science within Clinical Health Sciences. He is also involved in teaching medical and paramedical students. His chair is closely linked with national academic partners, particularly the research group Innovation of Movement Care at Hogeschool Utrecht.
Feel free to contact Thomas Hoogeboom, or associate professors Martijn Pisters and Karin Valkenet from the team.
