Mieneke Rook

Mieneke Rook is a researcher specializing in radiology and medical imaging, with a focus on lung-related pathologies such as emphysema, lung nodules, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Her work integrates artificial intelligence (AI) advancements into diagnostic tools, particularly in low-dose computed tomography (CT) imaging. She actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through population-based research aimed at improving public health outcomes in respiratory medicine.

• Research Interests: Lung nodule detection, AI in medical imaging, epidemiology of pulmonary diseases, CT-based emphysema characterization, and low-dose radiation techniques.
• Collaborations: Works with international teams on projects involving lung nodule prevalence studies and AI algorithm validation.

Her recent publications analyze the impact of emphysema on AI performance in lung nodule detection and investigate risk factors for lung nodules in nonsmoking populations. Her studies leverage population-based approaches to advance preventive healthcare strategies in Western countries.

Rook has presented at academic conferences, including the ESTI/ESCR Annual Meeting, and her work is widely cited in peer-reviewed journals. She collaborates with institutions on multi-author research focusing on radiological techniques and respiratory disease management.