Marion Smits

Full Professor at Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC) in the Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine. Specializes in advanced imaging techniques for neurological disorders, particularly brain tumors. Her research focuses on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional ultrasound, and AI-driven diagnostic methods in neuro-oncology. Dr. Smits has supervised 13 academic works and contributed over 255 publications, including high-impact studies on tumor progression differentiation and brain metastasis analysis. Her work bridges clinical practice and cutting-edge imaging technologies.

Research interests include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neuro-Oncology, Brain Tumor Imaging, and Development of Innovative Diagnostic Tools. Key contributions involve improving diagnostic accuracy through perfusion MRI and functional ultrasound, as well as integrating deep learning into medical imaging workflows.

• Major contributions: Mobile functional ultrasound brain imaging, data-centric AI for brain metastasis analysis
• Publications focus on MRI techniques for glioblastoma, dynamic susceptibility contrast imaging, and clinical applications

Active in multidisciplinary collaborations, contributing to both academic and clinical advancements in neurological imaging.