The programme

The program is taking shape and promises to feature a dynamic lineup of accepted abstract submissions. We aim to host 30 engaging oral presentations and showcase up to 50 insightful poster presentations. Below, you'll find a preview of the program's structure as it begins to come to life.

Welcome & Registration | from 8.45 

Start the day with a warm welcome! Upon arrival, check in at the registration desk and pick up your event materials. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee or tea while connecting with fellow participants before the sessions begin.

Plenary programme | 9.15 - 10.00

Time

Registration and coffee/tea

Location

09.15 - 09.45

A Journey into the Future of Healthcare
We will start the Research Day with an experience in which the audience will step into the shoes of a developer and experience how certain decisions influence the medical technology of the future. To do this, they immerse themselves in a futuristic, interactive art project designed by students from the Royal Academy of Art (KABK), shaping the healthcare of tomorrow. From e-health to artificial intelligence (AI) and surgical robots, medical technology is transforming the way healthcare is delivered. But what do we truly value when it comes to the future of care? And what will medical technology look like if our audience gets to develop it?

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09.45 - 09.55

Welcome & Introduction
Prof.Dr. Maroeska Rovers, scientific director of the University of Twente - TechMed Centre 

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Parallel programme | 10.00 - 11.00

10.00 - 11.00


Oral presentations | 1-A | Sopany Saing & Ying Wang

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1

Anne-Jet Jansen (BMS-HTSR) 
First results of monitoring as a service for general wards

2

Ali Ramezani (ET-BDDP)
How the morphology of human bone affects the applied forces on a saw blade's tooth

3

Ivo Stapel (ET-EOST)
Development of a neonatal cannulation training simulator for artificial placenta connection

4

Silvana Huertas Penen (EEMCS-BSS)
The role of phase lags for dual-site tacs: impact on efield characteristics

5

Koen Vree Egberts (TNW-M3I)
Anastomotic leakage prevention by endovascular stenting of the superior mesenteric artery


10.00 - 11.00


Oral presentations | 1-B | Jan Buitenweg & Maryam Amir Hari

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6

Evangelia Ilia (TNW-MDI)
An extended reality interface for interventional MRI

7

Iris Teunissen van Manen (TNW-AST)
Differentiating droplet-encapsulated stem cells into cardiac organoids for a high-throughput model of the human heart

8

Ewout Ligtenberg (EEMCS-RAM)
Wireless mechanical and hybrid thrombus fragmentation within a cerebral vascular model

9

Kim Tönis (BMS-PHT)
Supporting the mental health of parents of neurodivergent children with a mobile app: the cocreation of “adappt”

10

Luca Grignaffini (ET-BRT)
Multi-material 3D printing of Soft Robotics and Sensory Medical Devices


10.00 - 11.00


Poster Moderated Tour | 1 | Frank Halfwerk

Ground floor










11

Daphne van Vliet (BMS)
Elderly Patients Treated with Onyx versus Orsiro Drug-eluting Coronary Stents in a Randomized Clinical Trial with Long-term Follow-up

12

Fatime Oumar (EEMCS-BSS)
Enhancing postoperative complication detection with unsupervised learning and wearable sensors

13

Absent: Lucia Romano (TNW-AOT)
Large-scale production of outside-in filtration hollow fibers for a combined lung and kidney device for neonates

14

Mart Kortman (TNW-M3I)
Pelvic organ mobility after pelvic mesh surgery

15

Nick Kampkuiper (ET-BDDP)
Patient-specific guide using radiopaque alignment for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion

16

Niek Klein Hofmeijer (ET-NR)
Designing a system to mechanically and electrically pace in vitro 3d engineerd human skeletal muscle tissue

17

Timur Djalilov (TNW-BIOS)
Continuous and Wearable Electrochemical Biosensor for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury

18

Valeria Resendez (BMS-CODE)
Towards a common set of interface requirements for genomic data management in Europe: A systematic literature review

Parallel programme | 11.10 - 12.10

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11.10 - 12.10

Thematic Tables | Interactive Discussions with Experts
Join small-group discussions on a variety of topics in medical technology and research. Each table is guided by an expert, fostering in-depth and interactive conversations. Topics range from human-centred research and medical regulations (MDR) to intellectual property, scientific careers, and patient & public involvement. Every 15 minutes, participants switch tables, gaining diverse insights and perspectives. This is a unique opportunity to share knowledge, ask questions, and network with experts and peers.

  1. Human subject research
  2. Starting up a start-up
  3. Grant writing & funding
  4. Scientific career
  5. 5International career
  6. Health care professionals
  7. Citizen science/patient & public involvement
  8. Co-creation / participatory research
  9. Communication / dessimination

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11.10 - 12.10

Sandpit Session: From idea to impact
Transforming innovative ideas into real-world impact requires creativity, strategic thinking, and collaboration. In this interactive session, participants can pitch their ideas in a dynamic Sandpit session format, receiving direct feedback from experts in the field. Additionally, the session encourages open discussion and co-creation, fostering new connections and refining concepts through constructive input. Whether you're an early-stage researcher, entrepreneur, or industry professional, this session provides a unique platform to validate ideas, explore potential collaborations, and accelerate the journey from concept to implementation.

Ying Wang
Physiology-model based artificial intelligence for personalized health monitoring in daily life

Ata Chizari
BEAT: Blood pressure Evaluation through Acoustic and Optical Technology

Frank Simonis
Visualizing the internal human body in motion

Moderator: Remke Burie
Panel: Wouter Nijhof, Srirang Manohar, Meyke Roosink, Peter Oosterhoff

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Lunch & Poster gallery | 12.15 - 13.15

Enjoy a delicious lunch while connecting with fellow participants, speakers, and experts in an informal setting. Take this opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and get inspired. Meanwhile, explore the Poster Gallery, where cutting-edge research and innovative projects are showcased throughout the lunch break.

Parallel programme | 13.15 - 14.15

13.15 - 14.15


Oral Presentations | 2-A | Femke Nijboer & Ata Chizari

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19

Quinten Veerman (ET-BDDP)
A Structured Framework for Standardized 3D Leg Alignment Analysis: an International Delphi Consensus Study

20

Danny van Galen (ET-EOST)
Artplac – the development of an innovative artificial placenta device with combined lung and kidney support for preterm neonates

21

Julie Vuillermoz (BMS-CON)
Mapping urban vulnerabilities Leveraging green space for climate and health resilience

22

Sefora Tunc (EEMCS-BSS)
AI in design may lead to fewer shades of grey: An exploratory study with real and synthetic dutch older adults using chatgpt

23

Neha Thakur (TNW-DBE)
Ion conductive guanosine-quadruplex (gq) hydrogels for advancing in vitro 3d cardiac tissue models


13.15 - 14.15


Oral Presentations | 2-B | Peter Veltink & Michelle Kip

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24

Sjoerd Garssen (BMS-HTSR)
Detecting early signs of patient deterioration at home using wearable sensor data: a one-class classification approach

25

Dieuwke van Dartel (EEMCS-BSS)
Physical Activity Levels of Community-Dwelling Older Adults During Daily Life Activities: A Descriptive Study

26

Liselot Goris (TNW-M3I)
In the spotlight: 4D dynamic contrast-enhanced dedicated breast CT; A phantom study for the validation of a novel imaging technique

27

Hein Lucassen (ET-BDDP)
Identification of functional upper extremity phases in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

28

Fay Claybrook (ET-EOST)
A training needs analysis for the simulation-based training of Extracorporeal Life Support Simulators


13.15 - 14.15


Poster Moderated Tour | 2 | Dimitrios Stamatialis

Ground Floor

29

Ana Boamfa (TNW-BMPI)
Diffuse optical spectroscopy to study changes in mammary physiology during pregnancy

30

Demy Gerritsen (BMS-PHT)
Detection, differentiation, and monitoring of inflammatory rheumatic diseases via volatile organic compound (voc)-based breath analysis

31

Elahe RastegarPashaki (BMS-BMPI)
Effect of medium stiffness on photoacoustic image intensity and resolution

32

Jaimy Simmering (TNW-M3I)
The Effect of Pessary Insertion on the Pelvic Anatomy: an Upright MRI Study

33

Juan Huaroto Sevilla (ET-SR)
Flµgan: Real-time multicolor fluorescence microscopy using cross-channel reconstruction

34

Laura Guarino by Ana Martins Costa (ET-EOST)
Dialysis fluid for additional gas exchange in a device for simultanoeus respiratory and renal support: an experimental study

35

Pengfei Han (ET-BDDP)
A review of compression therapy, effect, characteristics, and theories for chronic venous insufficiency

36

Roberto Nese (NTW-AOT)
Use of glycosaminoglycans to improve the hemocompatibility of dialysis membranes

From 14.00: Drinks are available at central locations to take you to the following sessions.

Parallel programme | 14.20 - 15.20

14.20 - 15.20


Oral Presentations | 3-A | Jelmer Wolterink & Theo Ruers

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37

Isabella Cadoni (BMS-PHT)
Promoting engagement with digital health interventions: a qualitative study

38

Runwei Lin (EEMCS-BSS)
Ageing effect on the interchangeability between heart rate variability and pulse rate variability

39

Malgorzata Tasior (TNW-AOT)
New membranes for hemodialysis based on blends of polyethersulfone (pes) with polyethylene oxide - polyethersulfone (peo-pes) copolymer

40

Annemarie van der Steen (TNW-M3I)
Differences in pessary support between successful and unsuccessful fit: an analysis in upright position.

41

Maaike de Bondt (ET-BDDP)
Two software tools (V3MA and CTMA) measuring CT-based implant migration have comparable precision


14.20 - 15.20


Oral Presentations | 3-B | Lieke Heesink & Maureen Groot Koerkamp

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42

Irina De Alba Alvarez (TNW-M3I)
Female levator ani muscle defect assessment in supine and upright position

43

Camiel Smees (Et-BDDP)
A shape completion model for corrective osteotomy of distal radius malunion

44

Ana Martins Costa (ET-EOST)
Renox: combined respiratory and renal support in a single extracorporeal device

45

Sanne Krakers (EEMCS-BSS)
Predicting Geriatric Rehabilitation Stays of ≤ 4 Weeks after Hip Fracture Surgery: A Machine Learning Approach Using Physical Activity and Patient Data

46

Lotte Staal (BMS-HTSR)
Biomarker-based withdrawal of biologic therapy in non-systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a health economic evaluation


14.20 - 15.20


Poster Moderated Tour | 3 | Lioe-Fee de Geus-Oei & Anique Bellos-Grob

Ground Floor

47

Eda Capkan (BMS-CODE)
The role of the Visual and Lexical Cues in Shaping Odor Recognition

48

Elise van Doorn (TNW-AST)
Cellvysion – avidity matters in engineering antibodies

49

Jeroen Valk (EEMCS-BSS)
Evaluating chatgpt's ability to recommend Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure: A Pilot Study

50

Lara Siering (ET-IXD)
Noticing health differently:  attuning to hrv through noticing

51

Minye Jin (TNW-DBE)
Development of animal-free smart hydrogel platforms with tunable properties and multi-sensing capabilities

52

Tamara Droogsma (Et-BDDP)
Objectifying patients’ perception of tka instability using fluoroscopy during stair descent – study design

53

Caroline Kioko (ITC-EOST)
Mapping tick species and diseases present in Kenya

54

Marije Huberts (TNW-M3I)
What we tell them versus reality

Plenary programme | 15.30 - 16.30

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15.30 - 16.15

Keynote talks | From Campus to Career: Insights from UT Alumni in the Field
What happens after your PhD? Which choices and challenges shape the transition from academia to industry or policy? In these keynote talks, UT alumni share their journeys—from the decisions that influenced their careers to the insights that led them to where they are today. Whether it’s navigating a shift into science policy, key factors in career development, or valuable lessons learned along the way, expect inspiring stories and practical advice to help you shape your path. Read more about the keynote session

  • How an entrepreneurial mind happened to become an entrepreneur
    Dr. Kicky van Leeuwen, Romion Health & Health AI Register

  • From Twente to MedTech: Bridging Medicine and Innovation
    Wouter Nijhof PhD MBA, Siemens Healthineers

  • Career after my PhD: Choices, Opportunities, and Perspectives
    Dr. Wieke Haakma, Samenwerkende Topklinische Ziekenhuizen

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16.15 - 16.30

Closing words & Award ceremony

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Networking drinks | 16.30 - 17.15

Wrap up the event with a relaxed networking drink! Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and experts while reflecting on the day's insights. Enjoy a casual atmosphere with great conversations, refreshing drinks, and new connections.