Researchers Helena Verkooijen

Helena Verkooijen

Full Professor

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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.

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Contact

hverkooi@umcutrecht.nl

Pure profile

Research groups

Evaluation of imaging and image-guided Interventions

Research aim

The pace of innovation in (AI driven) imaging/image-guided interventions in oncology is high; the window of opportunity for evaluation narrow. We aim to learn from every patient, in order to facilitate evidence-based implementation of innovation.

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Recent publications

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Implementation of ultra-hypofractionated radiotherapy for breast cancer in the Netherlands in 2020–2023, using registry data and questionnaires Anouk H. Eijkelboom, Eva J.A. van Beek, Marcel R. Stam, Paulien Westhoff, Marissa C. van Maaren, Margriet G.A. Sattler, Enja J. Bantema-Joppe, Marcel Verheij, Desirée H.J.G. van den Bongard, Sabine Siesling, M. A.M. Mureau, A. W.G. van der Velden, T. van Dalen, E. J.M. Siemerink, J. Verloop, J. C. Korevaar, N. T. van Ravesteyn, E. Manten-Horst, C. W. Menke-van der Houven van Oordt, S. van der Velde, P. J. Westenend, A. H. Honkoop, M. Bessems, Desirée H.J.G. van den Bongard, H. M. Verkooijen, C. P. Schröder, M. K. Schmidt, M. T.F.D.Vrancken Peeters, S. Linn, M. L. Smidt, L. J. Boersma, M. J. Hooning, L. B. Koppert, M. E.M.M. Bos, C. Guerrero Paez, A. E. van Leeuwen-Stok, E. J.T. Luiten,
Radiation Oncology, 2025, vol. 20

Pain response of patients treated with radiotherapy for painful bone metastases between 2013 and 2024 - An analysis of the prospective real-world PRESENT cohort R Hovenier, E H Huele, B J J Bindels, A van Oss, R H Kuijten, J J Verlaan, N Kasperts, W S C Eppinga, Y M van der Linden, H M Verkooijen, R Gal, J M van der Velden
Radiotherapy & Oncology, 2025, vol. 214

Patient Education and Communication in Palliative Radiotherapy Erika Galietta, Costanza M. Donati, Filippo Mammini, Arina A. Zamfir, Alberto Bazzocchi, Rebecca Sassi, Renée Hovenier, Clemens Bos, Milly Buwenge, Silvia Cammelli, Helena M. Verkooijen, Alessio G. Morganti
Cancers, 2025, vol. 17

Eligibility for Magnetic Resonance-Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Patients Referred for Radiotherapy on Painful Nonspinal Bone Metastases Renée Hovenier, Derk J. Slotman, Chiara Gasperini, Alice Zamagni, Mira Huhtala, Manon N.G.J.A. Braat, Wietse S.C. Eppinga, Nicolien Kasperts, Erik C.J. Phernambucq, Martijn F. Boomsma, Ingrid M. Nijholt, Roberto Blanco Sequeiros, Alberto Bazzocchi, Alessio G. Morganti, Chrit T.W. Moonen, Clemens Bos, Helena M. Verkooijen,
International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2025, vol. 2025

Attitudes toward AI-generated risk prediction in patients with early breast cancer Frederik Voigt Carstensen, Sofie A M Gernaat, Friederike Banning, Eva Batista, Desiree Van den Bongard, Nadia Harbeck, Marle Hattink, Lorenzo Livi, Icro Meattini, Karin Meijer, Jens Petersen, Ivica Ratosa, Helena Verkooijen, Ivan Richter Vogelius, Maja Vestmø Maraldo
Acta Oncologica, 2025, vol. 64, p.1125-1128

Response to Yuan, Zheng, and Zang Claudia A. Bargon, Dieuwke R. Mink Van Der Molen, Danny A. Young-Afat, Annemiek Doeksen, Helena M. Verkooijen
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2025, vol. 117, p.1753-1755

External positions

Lid raad van toezicht - Toezicht - BCN / Alexander Monro Ziekenhuis

Lid raad van toezicht - Toezicht - Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam

Lid Commissie Exploratie - Beoordeling wetenschappelijke aanvragen - KWF Kankerbestrijding

bestuurslid - geen - JM Fentener van Vlissingen Fonds

Spreker - ja - Elekta

Lid Wetenschappelijke Adviesraad Landelijk ReferentieCentrum Bevolkingsonderzoek - inhoudelijk - LRCB