Henry Zijlmans

Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands Cancer Institute

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Total Citations

621

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About

Henry Zijlmans is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of molecular imaging and surgical oncology. His work centers on developing advanced imaging technologies for cancer diagnosis and treatment, with a particular focus on improving sentinel lymph node detection. Zijlmans made an early breakthrough with his highly cited work on "up-converting phosphor reporters for nucleic acid microarrays" (466 citations), which introduced a novel approach to sensitive biomolecular detection. More recently, his influential 2018 paper "The best of both worlds: a hybrid approach for optimal pre- and intraoperative identification of sentinel lymph nodes" (155 citations) has shaped the field of image-guided surgery. This work explores how combining radio- and fluorescence-guidance can enhance surgical precision beyond current standards. Zijlmans' research bridges fundamental nanotechnology with clinical application, aiming to reduce cancer recurrence and improve patient outcomes. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing hybrid imaging strategies that integrate preoperative planning with real-time intraoperative guidance, making him a key figure in the evolution of precision cancer surgery.