Dr. Helena Verkooijen

Professor

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Biography

Professor Verkooijen is dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer through the evaluation of image-guided treatment innovations. As the medical-scientific director of the Imaging Cluster at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital, she integrates clinical research into routine patient care to ensure rapid evidence-based implementation of innovations in oncology. She leads international research consortia and fosters academic-industrial partnerships based at UMC Utrecht, utilizing her extensive teaching experience at both graduate and postgraduate levels. With a strong background in Europe and Asia, Verkooijen is an experienced speaker and moderator, contributing significantly to discussions in her field. Her analytic capabilities and passion for facilitating team dynamics drive her commitment to encourage colleagues and students in their research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

UMC Utrecht • Utrecht

Leading efforts in image-guided treatment and integrating clinical research into patient care.

Medical-Scientific Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital • Amsterdam

Overseeing imaging research and innovations in oncology.

Requirements for UMC Utrecht

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Recognized Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field Secured PhD position/funding and a supervisory team at UMC Utrecht Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
Application Checklist
  • Copy of most relevant diploma
  • Valid proof of identity (Passport check)
  • Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Working title of the dissertation
Specialization Notes

PhD candidates at UMC Utrecht are generally considered employees. Admission requires first securing a position with a professor (promotor) within the Graduate School of Life Sciences.