Marcel Van Herk

Marcel Van Herk is a Professor of Radiotherapy Physics at the University of Manchester, holding a joint appointment with the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. His work focuses on improving radiotherapy accuracy through innovations in target volume definition, treatment planning, image guidance, and clinical implementation.

• Research Interests: Image-guided radiotherapy, MR-guided radiotherapy, observer variation in contouring, and probabilistic treatment planning.
• Collaborations: Active partnerships with industry (Elekta) and institutions like Harvard Medical School and the Netherlands Cancer Institute.

His recent research emphasizes data mining for adaptive radiotherapy, proton therapy image guidance, and integrating optical imaging into treatment planning. Publications highlight advancements in Cone-beam CT reconstruction, dose surface mapping, and PSA dynamics for risk stratification.

Scientific Awards:

• Breur Award (2004)
• Impact Award (2018)
• Netherlands Cancer Institute awards (2015)

He has supervised over 20 students and leads projects such as NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and MAESTRO Programme, aiming to transform radiation oncology through digital health innovations.