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Prof. Dirk-Jan Slebos is a Professor of Pulmonary Diseases & Interventional Bronchoscopy and Head of the Department of Pulmonary Diseases at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). He specializes in interventional pulmonology, focusing on innovative treatments for COPD and emphysema. His research emphasizes minimally invasive therapies, advanced imaging for patient selection, and translational research in respiratory diseases.
Education: Medical Doctorate and specialization in Pulmonary Medicine. Key roles include:
- Head of Pulmonary Diseases and Tuberculosis Department
- Adjunct Professorial positions with global industry collaborations
- Leadership roles in professional societies (ERS, ATS, WABIP)
Research Interests: Development of interventional pulmonology devices, COPD phenotyping via advanced imaging, endobronchial valve/coil treatments, and translational research bridging innovation to clinical practice. His work has led to guideline-approved therapies for emphysema.
Key contributions include multicenter trials on targeted lung denervation (AIRFLOW) and endobronchial valve treatments (LIBERATE), with over 280 peer-reviewed publications.
Awards: 2014 UMCG Healthcare Professional of the Year. Active as Principal Investigator in industry collaborations (PulmonX, Nuvaira, etc.) and advisory roles for medical device companies.
Teaching & Training: Supervised PhD students including J.B.A. Welling. Leads international training programs in interventional pulmonology.
