From simulation to reality: Medical imaging as a MedTech growth engine

Medical imaging is both a key technology in healthcare and a strong area of innovation in the Netherlands. From early diagnosis to precision therapy and new multimodal techniques, these are all essential elements in the medical developments of tomorrow. But how do we transform ideas and prototypes into clinical and commercial realities? How can businesses, academic institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies collaborate to strengthen the ecosystem, enabling innovations to be validated, scaled up, and implemented more effectively?

This interactive session explores the journey from simulation to reality. We will reflect on five years of REFIT collaboration between the TechMed Centre and Siemens Healthineers, highlighting a range of inspiring R&D developments from both academia and industry in the field of imaging. The session concludes with an open discussion, inviting both speakers and the audience to explore how we can overcome barriers, accelerate progress, and make a meaningful clinical and economic impact as a Dutch imaging ecosystem.

Where & When

Time: 13.15 - 14.30
Language: English
Room: INSPIRATION STAGE (TL 1133 | Ground floor)
Available seats: 100
Format: Live

The planning

Time	Content
13.15 - 13.20	Setting the scene The moderator's introduction links today’s theme to earlier insights and sets the stage for the speakers. Remke Burie, University of Twente
13.20 - 13.35	Preclinical Testing and Validation Using Existing Imaging Modalities This presentation will be about the use of existing imaging modalities for new applications. In this case using contrast-enhanced ultrasound for catheter optimization during radioembolization. Nicole Mooren, Siemens Healthineers & Erik Groot Jebbink, University of Twente
13.35 - 13.50	Next-Generation Ultrasound: Innovations and Applications Michel Versluis, University of Twente & Peter Frinking, Demcon and Curonix
13.50 - 14.05	Image-Guided Treatments: Collaboration from the SME Perspective Joyce Bomers, Radboudumc & Gerrit Tigelaar, Soteria Medical BV
14.05 - 14.25	Discussion with all speakers and participants How can Dutch medical imaging innovations move from idea to impact? This panel explores collaboration, validation, and scaling across academia, industry, and healthcare.
14.25 - 14.30	From insights to action: closing reflections Remke Burie, University of Twente