Present Title & Affiliation
- Medical Oncologist, Department of Medical Oncology, VITAZ (AZ Nikolaas, Lokeren & Beveren Campuses), Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
- Consultant, Multidisciplinary Clinic for Neuroendocrine Tumours (ENETS CoE Antwerp-Waasland), University Hospital Antwerp (UZA), Antwerp, Belgium
- Staff Member, Head & Neck Oncology Program, University Hospital Antwerp (UZA), Antwerp, Belgium
- Secretary, Belgian Society for Medical Oncology (BSMO), Belgium
- Chair, Flemish Working Group for Head and Neck Tumours (VWHHT), Belgium
| Years | Degree / Qualification | Institution | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Education & Training | ||||||
| 1993 | Latin–Mathematics Diploma | Sint-Jan Berchmans College | Antwerp, Belgium | |||
| 2000 | MD – Medicine | Catholic University of Leuven (KUL) | Leuven, Belgium | |||
| 2005 | Recognition in Internal Medicine | KUL / RIZIV | Belgium | |||
| 2006 | Recognition in Medical Oncology | KUL / RIZIV | Belgium | |||
| 1999 – 2000 | Clinical Training – Agostino Gemelli University | Rome, Italy (Erasmus Programme) | ||||
| 2000 – 2006 | Postgraduate Residency in Internal Medicine and Oncology | Stuivenberg Hospital (Antwerp); Imelda Hospital (Bonheiden); Gasthuisberg Hospital (Leuven); AZ Sint-Jan (Bruges) | Belgium | |||
Professional Positions & Employment | ||||||
| 2000 – 2006 | MD Trainee in Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology | University Hospital Leuven; Stuivenberg Hospital; Imelda Hospital; Gasthuisberg Hospital | Leuven & Antwerp Regions | |||
| 2006 – Present | Medical Oncologist | VITAZ (AZ Nikolaas, Sint-Niklaas / Lokeren / Beveren) | Focus: Head & Neck Oncology, Digestive Oncology, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumours | |||
| 2016 – Present | Consultant in Neuroendocrine Tumours (MOC Supervisor) | UZA (ENETS CoE Antwerp-Waasland) | Multidisciplinary Clinic | |||
| 2021 – Present | Staff Member – Head & Neck Oncology Program | UZA | Antwerp | |||
| 2023 – Present | Secretary – Board Member | BSMO (Belgian Society of Medical Oncology) | National Leadership | |||
| 2024 – Present | Chair | VWHHT (Flemish Working Group for Head & Neck Tumours) | Belgium | |||
Board Certification & Licensure | ||||||
| 2000 | Medical Doctor (MO) | University of Leuven | ||||
| 2005 | Recognition in Internal Medicine | RIZIV (Belgium) | ||||
2006 | Recognition in Medical Oncology | RIZIV (Belgium) | ||||
| 2025 | ICH-GCP E6 R3 Training | Syneos Health / TransCelerate Biopharma (VITAZ) | ||||
Research & Clinical Trial Experience | ||||||
| 2006 – Present | Principal Investigator | Medical Oncology (Head & Neck, Breast, Digestive, NET, Uro-Oncology) | Phase II – III Trials – Ongoing | |||
| 2006 – Present | Sub-Investigator | Medical Oncology (Head & Neck, Breast, Digestive, NET, Uro-Oncology) | Phase II – III Trials – Ongoing | |||
| 2006 – 2014 | Investigator – Multiple Global Studies | VITAZ and Partner Sites | TAPIR, ALTTO, BOLERO-2/3, SOLE, Béatrice, VORINA, PHEREXA, Latitude and others | |||
| 2010 – 2020 | Clinical Trial Participation | Multicenter Oncology Protocols | Breast Ca, Colorectal Ca, Prostate Ca, Sarcoma – Interventional Trials | |||
| 2020 – 2025 | Principal Investigator | VITAZ Clinical Research Unit | Head & Neck, Breast, Digestive Oncology | |||
Teaching & Academic Activities | ||||||
| Ongoing | Lecturer in Oncology | Karel de Grote University College (Antwerp) | Teaching nursing students | |||
| Ongoing | Lecturer in Oncology | Artevelde University College (Ghent) | Teaching nursing students | |||
| Lecturer for General Practitioners | University of Antwerp | Continuing medical education courses | ||||
Memberships & Professional Societies | ||||||
| Belgian Society of Medical Oncology (BSMO) | Secretary & Board Member | |||||
| Belgian Group of Digestive Oncology (BGDO) | Member | |||||
| Member | ||||||
| European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) | Member | |||||
| European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS) | Coordinator of NETwerk ENETS CoE Antwerp-Waasland | |||||
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member | |||||
| Flemish Working Group for Head & Neck Tumours (VWHHT) | Chair | |||||
Honors & Awards | ||||||
| 2005 | BSMO Prize Winner | Belgian Society of Medical Oncology | Presentation: Neoadjuvant Taxotere + Xeloda in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer | |||
| 2006 – 2025 | Multiple Invited Lectures & Seminars | Multiple Invited Lectures & Seminars | Updates on colorectal, lung, lymphoma and breast cancers | |||
Office Address: AZ Nikolaas – Lodewijk De Meesterstraat 5, 9100 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
Email: [email protected]