Nick Assink

Nick Assink is a researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), affiliated with the BRIDGE program focused on imaging methodology development.

• Research Interests: Orthopedic Surgery, Machine Learning Applications in Fracture Detection, 3D Printing in Medical Devices.
• Key Contributions: Development of AI algorithms for fracture classification, optimization of surgical guides for osteotomies, and comparative studies on trauma center practices.
• Collaborations: Active in multi-institutional networks, including the Trauma Platform Collaboration.
• Press/Media: Participated in outreach initiatives, such as the UMCG 3D Lab visit to Stellenbosch University.