Jannet Beukema

Dr. Jannet Beukema is a Clinical Professor at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen. Her expertise lies in radiation oncology, specializing in gynaecological and gastroenterological cancers. She focuses on improving treatment outcomes through advanced radiotherapy techniques (e.g., proton therapy) and mitigating side effects like cardiac toxicity and pneumonia. Her research includes nurse-led sexual rehabilitation interventions for women undergoing radiotherapy. Her email is j.c.beukema@umcg.nl.

Key research interests include radiation oncology innovations, clinical trials for quality-of-life improvements, and biomarker studies for cardiac damage during radiotherapy. She has collaborated on studies involving proton therapy efficacy and the cost-effectiveness of patient-centered interventions.