Dirk-Jan Slebos

Prof. Dirk-Jan Slebos is a renowned Pulmonary Physician and Chair of the Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Tuberculosis at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), affiliated with the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. His expertise spans interventional pulmonology, COPD treatment innovations, and biomaterials. He leads research on minimally invasive therapies for COPD, including endobronchial valves and coils, with a focus on translating medical devices from bench to bedside. Prof. Slebos holds leadership roles in global respiratory societies, including the European Respiratory Society (FERS) and the World Association of Bronchoscopy.

Research Focus: His work emphasizes COPD phenotyping via imaging, novel interventional therapies for emphysema, and collaborative development of medical devices with industry partners (e.g., PulmonX, Nuvaira). Key achievements include pioneering endobronchial valve and coil therapies now embedded in international guidelines.

Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the 2014 UMCG Healthcare Professional of the Year award and a Fellow of the European Respiratory Society. He advises多家医疗公司 and journals, including Respiration.

Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD (GRIAC) and collaborates globally on interventional pulmonology, biomaterials, and clinical trials.