Head and neck surgery
Background and research focus
Background
The Head and Neck Surgery research group was established by Prof. Emeritus Dr. Hubert Vermeersch.
Research focus
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Biomarkers in head and neck cancer survival (histopathological research)
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Biomarker imaging in head and neck cancer (nuclear based imaging)
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Intraoperative section margin evaluation by use of micro-PET imaging
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Sentinel nodes in radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
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Treatment options in dysphagia and chronic aspiration
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Role of dedicated oncology nurses in head and neck cancer patients care
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Creation of a head and neck oncology biobank (tissue samples, demographic data, outcome data, blood, saliva
Members
Professors and Guest Professors
Philippe Deron (contact person)
Postdoctoral researchers
PhD candidates
National and international collaborations
None structural; explorative in Rwanda.
Defended PhDs (last 5 years)
Jens Debacker (2022)