Harry van de Wiel

Prof. Harry van de Wiel is a Full Professor in Health Psychology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. He leads the Expertisecentrum Communicatie, Leiderschap, Assessment en Samenwerking (CLAS) at the Wenckebach Institute. His research focuses on medical communication, education innovation, and psychosocial oncology. He earned his PhD cum laude in 1991 on sexual functioning after gynecological cancer treatment. Awards include the Knight (Ridder) honor and the Best ePoster Award at the European Nursing Conference 2022.

• Education: PhD in Health Psychology (1991, cum laude)
• Positions: Head of CLAS, Board Member of multiple organizations

Research interests span medical communication strategies, patient empowerment, and collaborative healthcare practices. His work emphasizes improving physician-patient interactions and integrating psychosocial aspects into clinical care. Key projects include developing educational modules on organ donation for primary schools and implementing distress screening protocols in oncology.

Publications focus on health counseling ambivalence, lifestyle interventions, and oncology patient outcomes. His recent work addresses challenges in medical communication and ethical dilemmas in healthcare.

• Awards: Knight of the Netherlands, Best ePoster 2022
• Grants: Not explicitly listed, but active in educational and clinical research initiatives

He is affiliated with the Lifelong Learning, Education & Assessment Research Network (LEARN) and contributes to medical education curricula. His team works on shared decision-making tools and e-learning platforms for healthcare professionals.