PROFESSIONAL FOCUS

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• AI in Radiology: Implementation, validation, and ethical integration of clinical algorithms.

• Digital Health: Teleradiology, workflow optimization, and IT integration.

• Innovation Management: Strategic guidance for hospitals, start-ups, and technology companies.

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CURRENT ROLES

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Visiting Professor of Radiology
Ghent University (UGent) | 2019 – Present

• Teaching medical students and radiology residents about the use of AI in clinical practice.

• Supervising bachelor's and master's theses.

• Guiding research in the development and implementation of AI tools for radiology.

• Focus on ‘human-in-the-loop’ approaches and the clinical validation of AI applications.​

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AI & Healthcare Advisor / Chief Medical Officer
Various International Organizations | Present

• Strategic advisor to healthcare companies on product development and clinical positioning.

• Member of multiple advisory boards in medical technology.

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Radiologist & Consultant
Freelance / Various Hospitals

• Practicing radiologist with broad expertise in radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT, and digital image processing.

• Consultancy in optimizing radiology departments, workflows, and IT architecture.

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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

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PhD in Medical Sciences
University of Antwerp | 2016

• Dissertation: “The Impact of Information Technology on Radiology Services”

• Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Paul Parizel & Prof. Dr. Osman Ratib.

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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
KU Leuven | Cum Laude

• Specialization in Diagnostic Radiology.

 

LEADERSHIP & MEMBERSHIPS

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• Past President: European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics (EuSoMII) (2018–2020)

• Member: European Society of Radiology (ESR), active contributor to several subcommittees (eHealth, AI)

• Editorial Board Member: for multiple journals and platforms (including AuntMinnie Europe)

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PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING

Erik is a frequently invited speaker at major conferences including ECR, RSNA, and SIIM. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and several books.

OrcidID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9375-9750

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Books (Selection):

• AI Implementation in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities in Clinical Practice (2024) — Co-author. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-68942-0.

• Book series: the focus is on titles within the Imaging Informatics for Healthcare Professionals series, to which I contribute as Series Editor and author of several chapters. https://link.springer.com/series/16323. A new book will be added to this serie as of June/26: https://link.springer.com/book/9783032156921.

• Practical Imaging Informatics: Foundations and Applications for Medical Imaging (2021) - Associate-Editor. https://siim.org/resources/publications/books/

• Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging*: Opportunities, Applications and Risks (Springer, 2019) — Editor-in-Chief and author. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-94878-2.

 

*The Springer volume Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging demonstrates substantial academic and professional impact, as reflected in high citation counts (over 150 in Dimensions), a broad professional readership (approximately 280 Mendeley readers), and sustained attention across scientific, clinical, and policy-related contexts.