I.J. de Jong

Prof. I.J. de Jong is a Professor in Urology and Head of the Department of Urology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. He holds a visiting professorship at St. Petersburg Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University. His expertise spans Urologic Oncology, Reconstructive Urologic Surgery, and Molecular Imaging, with a focus on prostate cancer research and clinical advancements. He has contributed to over 170 publications, including studies on radium-223 therapy, deep learning models for prostate cancer prediction, and imaging techniques like PSMA PET/CT. His work emphasizes translational research and methodology development in urology.

Education includes a University Teaching Qualification from the University of Groningen (2014). He leads the Personalized Cancer Treatment (PCT) and BRIDGE research groups, focusing on clinical trials (e.g., RECOVER, PERYTON) and innovative imaging applications. Media coverage highlights his contributions to prostate cancer management and surgical advancements.