As a professor, I am researching the area of simulation, serious gaming and applied mobile healthcare -appointed to the University of Amsterdam. As a practicing upper GI surgeon in the Amsterdam UMC, I am researching how technology and digital innovation fits optimally in patient care and in medical education. 

In my capacity as Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports I make an effort to bridge between initiatives, perceptions and regulations of the work floor and governing bodies.

On this website, you find my scientific articles as well as articles about me or written by me in public press. My research activities and collaborations are featured, as well as my presence in the media, videos and other work related activities, my apps, appointments and authority positions. And if you would so desire, you may indeed This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. me.

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