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Amsterdam University Medical Center

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My lab's mission is to redefine Standard Radiotherapy

As radiation oncologists, we want to treat cancer patients with high precision radiotherapy. The UMC Utrecht has the right team and right machinery for this (3x MRI-linac, 10x CT-linac). My lab's goal is to design the best cancer treatment for each patient. Some patients want to live as long as possible regardless of treatment side effects, others want quality of life. To find balance is key.

The UMC Utrecht department of Radiation Oncology is a terrific place to do clinical research, as it is even the birthplace of the MRI-linac. Next, the Radiation Oncology department harbours 2 1.5T MRI systems, a 3.0T MRI, a 7.0T MRI and a MRI/PET scanner.

Joost Verhoeff subspecialized in treatment of brain tumors, lung cancer and cardiac SBRT. About half of his time he spends on research as associate professor.