Roel Steenbakkers

Roel Steenbakkers is a researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, affiliated with the Personalized Cancer Treatment group. His work focuses on Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy, and Dysphagia management, particularly in developing and refining Normal Tissue Complication Probability (NTCP) models to predict treatment side effects.

His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to health and well-being. Key areas of expertise include Chemoradiotherapy, Xerostomia mitigation, and Proton Therapy optimization.

Recent publications highlight advancements in deep learning-based NTCP models, frailty assessment in cancer patients, and aspiration risk prediction through dose-volume analysis. He actively collaborates on international cohorts and clinical trials, including studies on Ledderhose disease and radiation-induced toxicity.