Nienke Holtzer

Nienke Holtzer is a Researcher in the Department of Radiotherapy at Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus MC), focusing on enhancing patient comfort and treatment efficacy in radiation oncology with emphasis on palliative care and breast cancer radiotherapy.

Her research spans Radiation Therapy, Symptomatic Treatment, and Patient Comfort, with significant work in AI applications for synthetic CT imaging in pelvic metastasis treatment, operations research for workflow optimization, and clinical trials for patient comfort interventions. Key areas include palliative radiotherapy, breast cancer treatment, and medical physics innovations.

Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strong trend toward technology integration and patient-centered solutions: the 2025 clinical trial on specialized mattresses demonstrates commitment to comfort, while 2024 publications on AI-generated CT imaging and robust workflow optimization highlight dual focus on cutting-edge technology and operational efficiency in radiotherapy departments.