Bloem Bastiaan

Bloem Bastiaan is a Professor of Movement Disorder Neurology at Radboud University Medical Centre (Radboudumc), Netherlands. He holds leadership roles including Secretary-elect of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, member of the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s executive advisory board, and PI/theme leader for the Disorders of Movement research theme at Radboudumc. He founded ParkinsonNet (national network for Parkinson’s care) and the Parkinson Centre Nijmegen, and served as ISPGR president and board member for ZonMw. His research focuses on healthcare innovation, cerebral compensation mechanisms, and gait/balance in neurological disorders.

Education: Completed a clinical fellowship at the MRC Human Movement and Balance Unit, Queen Square, London (2000–2001).

Research Interests:

• Pioneering integrated healthcare systems for chronic diseases, particularly Parkinson’s
• Neurological mechanisms underlying gait and balance disturbances
• Clinical management of freezing of gait and movement disorders

Key Awards:

• 2018 Tom Isaacs Memorial Award
• 2015 Value Based Health Care Award
• 2009 Radboud Medal
• 2002 Prof. Hans Lakke Award
• 1992 Hippocrates Prize

Advising & Grants: As founder of ParkinsonNet and Parkinson Centre Nijmegen, he oversees large-scale implementation of evidence-based Parkinson’s care models. His work has been supported by grants from ZonMw and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in clinical trials and healthcare innovation projects.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Disorders of Movement research theme at Radboudumc and directs the Parkinson Centre Nijmegen, a nationally recognized center of excellence in Parkinson’s care and research.