Johnny Duerinck

Johnny Duerinck is a Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), affiliated with the University Hospital Brussels (UZB) in the field of Neurosurgery. His primary roles include clinical practice, research in neuroprotection/neuromodulation, and academic leadership in neuro-oncology and surgical innovation. He has been actively involved in multiple high-impact projects since 2018, focusing on digital health integration (e.g., augmented reality navigation systems), CAR-T cell therapy development for glioblastoma, and AI-driven diagnostics.

Research Interests: His work centers on glioblastoma treatment optimization, immunotherapy applications, augmented reality surgery guidance, and clinical trial design for neurosurgical interventions. Recent projects include pioneering AR navigation systems for intracranial procedures and evaluating surgical proficiency via process modeling.

Publications and Awards: With 101+ publications (h-index 22), his work spans peer-reviewed journals like European Journal of Cancer and Neurosurgery. He received the 2019 SNO/EANO Reciprocal Grant Abstract Award for glioblastoma research. Media highlights include breakthroughs in localized immunotherapy and holographic surgical tools.

Grants and Collaborations: Leads or co-leads 7 active/funded projects, including the TumorScope initiative (digital health/AI) and GlioCAR (CAR-T therapy for recurrent glioblastoma). Collaborates internationally on glioma trials and neurosurgical techniques.

Labs/Teams: Works within VUB’s neurosurgery and AI research groups, contributing to cross-disciplinary teams like the IOF GEAR consortium (AI in neurology/psychiatry).