Theo Ruers

As the Medical Director of the NKI Center for Early Cancer Detection (CECD) and the AVL Center for Early Diagnostics, Theo plays a pivotal role in steering medical strategies and initiatives aimed at advancing early detection technologies. His responsibilities include guiding clinical research, integrating innovative diagnostic methods, and fostering collaborations that drive the mission of both centres forward.

In addition to his leadership roles, Theo is an experienced surgeon in surgical oncology and a professor at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. At the AVL hospital, he leads a research group specialising in image-guided surgery. His combined academic and clinical expertise drives advancements in surgical innovation, with a particular focus on precision diagnostics.