Bas Bloem

Prof. Dr. Bas Bloem is a world-renowned Professor of Neurological Movement Disorders at Radboud University Medical Center, specializing in Parkinson's disease. He has pioneered innovative care models like ParkinsonNet and PRIME, which emphasize personalized medicine, quality of life, and preventive strategies.

• Bridging science and patient care
• Co-developer of ParkinsonNet (3,500+ healthcare providers)
• Collaborations with Intel, Verily, and Kaiser Permanente

Research Focus: Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, e-health, disease-modifying therapies, and prevention via lifestyle interventions. His work on compensatory strategies in Parkinson's patients, including the iconic cycling video, revolutionized clinical understanding.

Scientific Awards:

• Stevin Prize (for societal impact of research)
• Radboud Medal (2009)
• Value Based Healthcare Prize (2015, 2021)
• Holst Memorial Lecture Award
• Tom Isaacs Award (2018)

Leadership & Grants: Founder of the Centre of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders (Nijmegen). Secured €10M from Verily Life Sciences for the Personalized Parkinson Project (PPP) and €10M from the Gatsby Foundation for PRIME.