Rob Groen

Prof. Rob Groen is a Professor in Clinical Neurosurgery at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). He has held leadership roles including Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery (2011–2017) and Chef de Clinique (2006–2010). His expertise spans neurosurgical interventions for aneurysms, meningiomas, and spinal conditions, with a focus on cognitive outcomes post-surgery.

Education:

• Medical Degree: University of Groningen (1978–1985)
• Neurosurgical Training: VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, UMCG, and Medical Center Alkmaar (1987–1995)
• Ph.D. in Medicine: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1997)

Research Interests:

• Subarachnoid hemorrhage management
• Neurocognitive effects of neurosurgical interventions
• Fluorescence-guided tumor surgery
• Neuro-oncology and glioma treatment

Awards & Recognition:

• Mario Boni Grant (2022)
• Best 2018 Article in Acta Neurochirurgica (2019)

Grants & Collaborations:

• LUMINA trial (Phase I meningioma surgery study)
• FACET trial (cervical radiculopathy surgery comparison)

Labs/Teams:

• Department of Neurosurgery research team at UMCG
• Collaborations with Universitas Airlangga (Adjunct Professor)