Brend Jonker

Brend Jonker is a researcher at Erasmus MC specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His work bridges clinical practice with biomedical research, focusing on improving outcomes for oral cancer patients and advancing prosthetic solutions for craniofacial reconstruction.

• Primary Affiliation: Erasmus MC, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Research Interests span oral cancer survivorship, radiation therapy optimization, and innovative biomaterial applications. His work includes:

• Evaluating long-term quality of life post-microvascular tongue reconstruction
• Comparing bone graft materials for maxillary sinus augmentation
• Developing predictive assays for oral mucosal radiation toxicity
• Creating 3D-printed temporomandibular joint prostheses with graded material properties

Scientific Contributions include clinical trials and translational research in:

• Postoperative radiotherapy for high-risk oral cavity cancer
• Biomechanical modeling of joint replacements
• Retrospective cohort analyses of tumor control