Brent van der Heyden

Assistant Professor - Medical Device Technology @Ghent University, Founder & Scientific Consultant @Nalvera

Antwerp Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Founder & Scientific Consultant at Nalvera
    Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • Assistant Professor at Ghent University
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    I work at the intersection of medical technology, oncology, and AI, focusing on data-driven methods to improve outcomes in (preclinical) oncology. My research involves developing generative AI tools for integrating complex clinical and imaging data to support personalized treatment strategies. I also contribute to the development of advanced dosimetry platforms for liver cancer. Teaching (MSc): Radiologic Techniques and Computational Methods in Radiation Physics.

  • Research Associate at VVOGvzw
    Jul 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr

  • KU Leuven (3 yrs)
    • Research Fellow
      Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Postdoctoral Researcher
      Jul 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Proton range verification, proton radiography, radiation detector physics, preclinical µCT imaging and proton dose calculations, and Artificial Intelligence.

  • Researcher at SCK CEN
    Jan 2022 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Robotic dose verification in radiotherapy by radiophotoluminiscent (RPL) imaging.