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Dr. Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal is a Spanish pediatric neurosurgeon. He specializes in neuro-oncology, neuroendoscopy, maxillofacial, and minimally invasive surgery. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Sant Joan De Déu Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hinojosa has also held leadership positions at other major hospitals in Spain.

He has written 93 scientific papers. Dr. Hinojosa works as an editor and reviewer for leading neurosurgical journals. He is President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is also an active member of international groups such as ISPN and EANS. His roles show his strong reputation and influence in pediatric neurosurgery.

Dr. Marta Morales Ballús is a pediatric ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in treating patients with congenital cataracts and performing pediatric anterior segment surgery. She holds a degree in general medicine and surgery from Barcelona University and is a member of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology, the Spanish Strabology Society, and the European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society. She is also a teaching specialist at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona.

Pediatric orthopedist-traumatologist, specializes in surgical oncology

15 years of experience

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• He passed specialization in orthopedic surgery and traumatology at the Children's Research Hospital of St. Jude in Memphis, USA (2007-2008).
• Dr. Thorner Rubins currently teaches at the University of Barcelona.
• Нe is the head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona.

Dr. Ana Oaknin is a Medical Oncologist with expertise in angiogenesis, DNA repair, and immunology. She focuses on gynecological cancers. Dr. Oaknin earned her medical degree and MD in Medical Oncology from Complutense University of Madrid. She also holds a PhD from Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona.

Dr. Oaknin is Co-Chair of the GEICO Group. She is a faculty member for the Gyn-Track in the European Society of Medical Oncology. She represents Spain in the GOG and GCIG committees. Dr. Oaknin is an active member of ASCO, ESMO, and SEOM. She has published over 100 scientific articles and presentations. She also leads several clinical trials in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer.

Dr. Jesus Soberino is an oncologist at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO). He specializes in breast cancer and melanoma. Dr. Soberino has led many phase 1–3 clinical trials. His work has helped approve important drugs, including CDK4/6 inhibitors for metastatic breast cancer and immunotherapies for melanoma.

His areas of expertise include endocrine therapy, managing hormone resistance, and developing new immunotherapies. Dr. Soberino is known for his patient-centered care. He actively collaborates in research to improve cancer treatment. He is accredited by VHIO and is a key member of the Breast Cancer and Melanoma Units.

Dr. Aleix Prat is a clinical scientist with expertise in breast cancer research, gene expression, and clinical trials. He earned his MD from the University of Barcelona. He completed his oncology fellowship at Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology. Dr. Prat leads the Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapeutics in Solid Tumors Group at IDIBAPS. He is also President of SOLTI and serves on the Executive Committee of The Breast International Group.

Dr. Prat has published over 160 scientific papers. His work has received 13,479 citations, and he has an H-Index of 51. He is a Tenure-Track Professor at the University of Barcelona. He also directs the Breast Pathology–Senology Master’s degree. His roles highlight his strong academic and clinical contributions to oncology.

Dr. Francesc Graus is a neurologist with expertise in paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, gliomas, and primary brain lymphomas. He established the first strict diagnostic criteria for paraneoplastic syndromes. He also identified important antibodies that are now used in diagnosis. His research showed the link between tumors and autoimmune neurological attacks.

Dr. Graus earned his MD and PhD from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He completed his neurology residency in Barcelona and a neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is an Emeritus investigator at IDIBAPS. He founded and served as president of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology. He is also the former chief of neurology at Hospital Clinic Barcelona.

He was an outstanding athlete and for six years shared his knowledge about the workings of the brain with everyone through sessions, conferences, books and social media.

Arturo believes that taking care of your mental health should not start when life forces us to do so, but rather in advance - as a process of self-analysis and self-knowledge that promotes growth and motivation to achieve a fulfilling life.

He works side by side with athletes of all levels every day, helping them achieve their best results and have fun doing it. The fundamental principle of his approach is attention to the process itself - this is what gives self-confidence and a sense of security.

Arturo also works with professional and educational institutions to promote effective emotional management, conflict prevention and the creation of more harmonious and productive environments based on cooperation, generosity and efficiency.

Qualification

• Higher education : graduated from the Faculty of Psychology of the Complutense University of Madrid.

Specialization and additional studies:

• Master of Psychology and Sports Coaching.
• Master of Science in Psychology of High Performance Sports.
• Master of Science in Neuromarketing and Consumer Behavior.
• Master of General Health Psychology (in progress).
• Master of Positive Psychology.

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz Vidaur is a highly experienced gastroenterologist with over 35 years of experience in gastrointestinal research, gut disorders, gut motility, visceral sensitivity, and intestinal gas dynamics. He has received medical degrees from the University of Valladolid and San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid, a fellowship from Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit, and numerous awards for his clinical research. He is also the President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility and a Councilor of the International Motility Group.

An outstanding specialist in the field of podiatry and biomechanics

Professional experience

• CEO of Podoactiva , a leading company in the field of podiatry and biomechanics.
• Head of the Podiatry and Biomechanical Centre of the Quirónsalud Group (Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragoza).
• Podiatrist of the basketball club CAI Zaragoza , actively working with professional athletes.
• More than 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of foot diseases, as well as in the development of innovative solutions for their correction.

Research activities

• Member of the Innovative COT research group (Innovation Unit of the Miguel Servet Hospital, Zaragoza).
• Participant in projects of the Institute of Applied Biomechanics and cooperation with the University of Zaragoza.
• Co-author of numerous international patents, including the innovative 3D Scan Sport Podoactiva system, recognized worldwide.

Teaching activities

• Lecturer in biomechanics and podiatry courses at leading universities in Spain:
  • University of Manresa-FUB ,
  • Comillas University ,
  • University of San Jorge .

Education and qualifications

• Diploma in Podiatry , Autonomous University of Barcelona (2003).
• Diploma in Nursing , University of Zaragoza (1994).
• Master in Social Gerontology , University of Zaragoza (2007).
• Master in Communication Management , University of Murcia (2008).

Specialization

• Foot surgery
• Sports and biomechanical podiatry
• Treatment and correction of nail diseases (ingrown nail, fungal infections)
• Diagnosis and treatment of fasciitis, metatarsalgia, spurs, Morton's neuroma
• Comprehensive gait examination and podiatric diagnostics

Awards and achievements

• National Prize for Arts and Applied Sciences in Sports .
• Aragonex Award for Innovation in R&D , 2009.
• ADEA Award for Innovative Management , 2010.
• Scientist of the Year Award in Aragon , 2013.
• Award for the most innovative small company in Spain , FEI, 2015.

General information

Musculoskeletal radiologist, expert in sports injuries and magnetic resonance imaging with over 20 years of experience working with professional and elite athletes.

Professional experience

• Founder : Elite Sports Imaging, SL, Madrid, Spain.
• Medical consultant : Madrid Open (tennis tournament).
• Consultant : Longwood MRI Specialists, Boston, USA.
• Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT : Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2002–2006).

Education and qualifications

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) : Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science (BS).
• McGill University School of Medicine : Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MD, CM).
• Boston University/Boston Medical Center : Radiology Residency.
• Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital : Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology and Interventional Radiology.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)/m+Visión : Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Research in Medical Imaging.

Peculiarities of professional activity

The doctor specializes in:

• Diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries using MRI and CT.
• Implementation of advanced technologies in the field of visualization of the musculoskeletal system.
• A personalized approach to diagnosing injuries in elite athletes.

The doctor has exceptional experience working at leading global institutions such as Harvard Medical School and MIT, which allows him to combine clinical practice, scientific research and the application of innovative methods in medical imaging.

Professional experience

• Complutense University, Madrid (1991–1997):
  Specialist in the Department of Functional Assessment and Research at the School of Sports Medicine and Physical Education .
• Medical Center of the Supreme Sports Council, Madrid (1992–2001):
  Consultant physician in the field of sports medicine.
• Medical Service of Real Madrid FC (2001–2013):
  Providing medical care to elite professional athletes.
• Royal Spanish Field Hockey Federation (2000–2001):
  Doctor of the national team.
• Medical Consultant for the Spanish Basketball Clubs Association (ACB, 2020–2022):
  Management of medical projects related to the prevention and treatment of injuries.
• Quirónsalud Group (since 2006):
  Co-director of the Departments of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine at the Quirónsalud Madrid and Ruber Juan Bravo University Hospitals.

Scientific activity

• Specialization in sports cardiology since 1994 .
• Co-author of international clinical guidelines in sports cardiology.
• Member of the Sports Cardiology Core Group of the European Society of Cardiology (2014–2020) .
• Coordinator of the Sports Cardiology Group of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (2014–2018).
• Author of numerous scientific articles and chapters in specialized books.
• Regular speaker at national and international congresses on sports medicine and cardiology.

Teaching activities

• Associate Professor at the School of Sports Medicine, Complutense University (1992-2001).
• Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the European University of Madrid (since 2012).

Key Skills and Achievements

• Many years of experience in medical support of athletes of various ages and training levels.
• Integration of advanced sports medicine techniques for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries.
• Contribution to the development of sports cardiology as a separate field.
• Ability to combine clinical practice, research and teaching to improve patient health.

The doctor actively uses his knowledge and many years of experience to provide the highest level of medical care to both professional athletes and amateurs.

Professional activity

Dr. Borja Núñez de Aysa is the Director of the Ultrasound Interventional and Biological Therapies Unit at Olympia Quirónsalud. His appointment is a major development in the field of sports medicine, promising to take the institution to a new level of quality of care.

Medical career:

• More than 20 years of experience working with professional and amateur athletes.
• Specialization in the treatment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries using ultrasound interventionism and regenerative technologies.
• Working in the medical service of prestigious clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid , which highlights his deep understanding of the needs of elite athletes.

Special achievements:

• A recognized expert in the field of regenerative medicine, including the use of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) and stem cells .
• Implementation of innovative treatment methods that take sports medicine to a new level.

Education and specialization

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Alcalá (UAH):
  Graduated with first prize in the Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (ECOE).
• Specialization:
  • Residency in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Majadahonda.
  • Continuous training and advanced training in the field of ultrasound diagnostics and interventional medicine.

Scientific interests and achievements

• Research in the field of regenerative medicine and development of new methods for treating musculoskeletal injuries.
• Conducting seminars, master classes and publishing scientific articles in reputable medical journals.
• Active collaboration with leading specialists, including close cooperation with the Olympia Quirónsalud Physiotherapy and Traumatology Department, headed by Dr. Manuel Lles.

Key Skills and Achievements

• Treatment of all types of sports injuries using visual control methods (ultrasound).
• A unique approach that provides personalized treatment for each patient, from diagnosis to recovery and prevention.
• Combining advanced technology and deep clinical experience to achieve the best results.

Contribution to sports medicine

Dr. Nunes de Aysa and his team have created one of the most modern departments in Europe, offering innovative and highly effective treatment methods. His work not only helps athletes recover faster from injuries, but also sets new standards in medical practice, making quality treatment available to every patient.

One of the world-renowned pioneers in gastrointestinal surgery. Has developed new techniques for the colon and rectum cancer treatment TaTMEТ and NOTES — applied now around the world.
Has performed over 15,000 surgeries.
Performs over 1,000 interventions a year using minimally invasive techniques.
President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.

Experience

On his return from London, he organized and directed the Arrhythmia Unit of the Cardiology Service of the Nuestra Señora del Pino University Hospital in Las Palmas until the year 2000.

Later he was associate head of the Arrhythmia Unit and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory of the Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid.

Professor of Cardiology at the Autonomous University and Fellowship Program Director of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Society) positions that he held for 6 years until his transfer to the Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital in 2006.

Dr. Cabrera has been the head of the Cardiology service at the Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital since the hospital began operating in 2006.

Since January 2013, he is also head of the Cardiology Unit of the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital Complex and in 2022 head of service of the new Olympia center.

He is a professor at the European University of Madrid where he directs the Chair of Clinical and Basic Translational Cardiology.

Title

Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada. He completed his post-graduate training as an interventional cardiologist in the Arrhythmia Unit (cardiac Electrophysiology laboratory) of the Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid since 1994 -1996.

Senior Research Fellow. at the National Heart & Lung Institute. Royal Brompton. Paediatric Cardiac Morphology under the direction of Prf. Robert H Anderson in London (UK) during the year 1997.

CURRICULUM VITAE

VOLKERT B. WREESMANN MD PhD

Consultant Otolaryngologist

Oncologic Head and Neck Surgeon

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeon

Facial Plastic Surgeon

Principal Positions

• Centro Medico Teknon, Barcelona, Spain

Lead Consultant, ANDSURGEONS ENT, Head & Neck and Facial Plastic Surgery Program (clinical service delivered in collaboration with Teknon).

July 1st 2024 – present

• Juaneda, Ciutadella Menorca, Spain

Visiting Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

January 2025 – present

• Avantmedic, Lleida, Spain

Visiting Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

September 1st 2024 – November 1st 2025

• Clinica Omega Zeta, Andorra

Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

March 1st 2022 – present

• University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

August 1st 2021 – October 1st 2023

• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Honorary Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

May 1st 2021 – April 30th 2024

• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK

Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

July 18th 2016 – April 30th 2021

• Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK

Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

November 7th 2015 – May 31st 2016

• Heart of England NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK

Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

March 1st 2015 – October 31st 2015

• University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands

Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon

November 1st 2013 – June 1st 2014

Memberships

• American Head and Neck Society – Member

Netherlands Academy of Otolaryngology - Member

Professional Licences

• United Kingdom

GMC Certification

Fully Registered Medical Practitioner with Specialist Registration with a License to Practice

Registered: 02/02/2015

GMC # 7499626

• United States of America

New York State Department of Health

New York State Education Department

Registered: July 2011

License# P80949

Physician

• Netherlands

Dutch Ministry of Health (BIG Registration)

BIG Registered: 22-06-2005

BIG #19063373601

Physician

Dutch Specialist Board (RGS)

RGS registered: 01-02-2011

RGS #1911979

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeon

• Spain

Collegi de Metges de Barcelona

COMB: 63638

• Andorra

Collegi de Metges d’Andorra

RPS: 03098

COMA: 876

Education

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Surgical Fellowship, Head and Neck Surgery

New York, New York, USA

August 1st 2011 - July 31st 2013

600 bed dedicated cancer center

Performed 1200 major oncologic head and neck resections in 2 years

• United States of America ECFMG Certification

United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

Certification: June 22nd, 2010

Scores: 

   Step I: 244/99 

   Step IIa-Clinical knowledge: 227/94

   Step IIb-Clinical Skills: PASSED

   Step III: 206/85

• Netherlands Cancer Institute

Surgical Fellowship, Head and Neck Surgery

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

February 1st 2011 - July 31st 2011

Specialized Head and Neck Cancer Surgery Department

200 bed hospital

• Amsterdam University Medical Center/Netherlands Cancer Institute

Residency Training, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

February 1st 2006 – January 31st 2011

• University of Amsterdam School of Medicine

Medical Doctor (MD)

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

December 2002 - January 28th 2005

• University of Amsterdam

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Thesis title: Molecular-cytogenetic characterization of head and neck cancer

December 2nd, 2004

• Erasmus University School of Medicine

Doctoral Degree in Medicine

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

September 1994 - November 17th, 1998

Research Training

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Laboratory of Epithelial Cancer Biology, Head and Neck Service, Department of Surgery, New York, New York, USA

Research Fellowship in Molecular Oncology

Supervisors: Dr. Bhuvanesh Singh MD, PhD and Dr. Jatin P. Shah, MD, FACS

March 1st 1999 - September 30st 2002

• University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Francisco, California, USA

Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology

Supervisors: Dr. Steven Wang MD And Prof David Eisele MD

February 2005 - January 2006

Academic Activities

University of Amsterdam

Doctorate Examination Committee member

• September 17th, 2013 - PhD Candidate: Dr. I.J. Nixon (United Kingdom)
• October 17th 2014 - PhD Candidate: Dr. J. Pramana (Netherlands)
• November 17th 2015 - PhD candidate: Dr. H. van Monsjou (Netherlands)
• December 11th 2018 - PhD Candidate: Dr. Tihana Ibrahimpasic (United States)
• January 18th, 2021 - PhD Candidate: Dr. Laura Wang (Australia)
• June 2nd, 2021 - PhD Candidate: Dr. Caroline Verhagen (Netherlands)

Conference Faculty

• Advanced Laryngopharyngeal Cancer: Functional Preservation and Rehabilitation, Portsmouth, June 25th - 26th, 2020 (postponed due to COVID) - Chairman
• Functional Preservation and Rehabilitation after Treatment for Advanced Laryngeal Cancer, Portsmouth, March 14th - 15th, 2019 - Chairman
• Portsmouth Parathyroid Conference, Portsmouth, December 14th 2018 – Chairman

Editorial Roles

• European Journal of Surgical Oncology

Associate Editor

January 1st 2023 – present

• European Journal of Surgical Oncology

Guest Editor

March issue 2018, Volume 44, Issue 3, p275-378 - Special issue on thyroid cancer management

• Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine

Guest Editor

November issue 2021, Volume 51, Issue 10 - Special issue on vascular malformations and tumors of the head and neck

• Scientific Journal Reviewer

Oral Oncology, European Journal of Surgical Oncology, Journal of Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck, International Journal of Cancer

• Scientific Project and Grant Reviewer

Netherlands: Dutch Cancer Society

France: Institute National du Cancer

Awards

• New York Head and Neck Society

Annual Meeting, New York, NY, March 2002

Title of study presented: “MUC1 is a target if 1q amplification and pertains a grave clinical prognosis in papillary thyroid cancer”

Invited Lectures

• European Society of Surgical Oncology meeting, Krakow, 2016
• Barcelona Society of Neurosurgery, Annual Meeting, Baqueira, Spain, February, 2017
• University of Edinburgh, Department of Otolaryngology Academic Conference, March 17th 2017
• Medilex: Performance of Medical Specialists, Zeist, Netherlands, November 9th 2017
• Medilex: Performance of Medical Specialists, Driebergen, Netherlands, October 11th 2017
• Wessex Head and Neck and Thyroid Network Education Day, May 3rd, 2017
• Portsmouth Parathyroid Conference, Portsmouth, UK, December 14th 2018
• Global Post-laryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy, Portsmouth, UK, March 14th 2019
• Health Care Quality Conference, Beverwijk, Netherlands, March 25th, 2019

Published Research Reports

• The growing precision of diagnostic pathways in thyroid nodule evaluation. 

Bekker J, Wreesmann VB. 

Eur J Surg Oncol. 2025 Jan;51(1):109374.

• Special issue: Management of vascular tumors and malformations of the head and neck. 

Oomen KPQ, Brennan PA, Wreesmann VB. 

J Oral Pathol Med. 2022 Nov;51(10):829.

• Angiosarcomas of the head and neck: Impact of large data analysis on clinical management.
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• Wreesmann VB, Oomen KP, Brennan PA.

J Oral Pathol Med. 2022 Nov;51(10):904-910.

• Current classification of vascular anomalies of the head and neck. 

Oomen KPQ, Wreesmann VB. 

J Oral Pathol Med. 2022 Nov;51(10):830-836.

• A novel classification of carotid body tumors.

Wreesmann VB, Nixon IJ. 

Eur. J. Surg. Oncol. May, 2021

• Management of the contralateral central neck in differentiated thyroid cancer: A contentious issue. 

Shaha AR, Tuttle RM, Wreesmann VB. 

Eur. J. Surg. Oncol. 2021 Apr;47(4):717-719.

• Improvement of oral cancer screening quality and reach: The promise of artificial intelligence.
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• Kar A, Wreesmann VB, Shwetha V, Thakur S, Rao VUS, Arakeri G, Brennan PA.

J Oral Pathol Med. 2020 Mar 11

• The risk-benefit ratio of chemoradiation treatment in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: value of extranodal spread and margin status. 

Ammar M, Wreesmann VB. 

Journal of ENT Masterclass, Yearbook 2018, Volume 11, Nr. 1, December 1st, 2018

• Nasal obstruction secondary to an inverted midline supernumerary tooth. 

Jones L, Hilton JM, Heyman J, Viswanathan H, Wreesmann VB, Hayes SM. 

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2019 Jan;101(1)

• Fanconi anemia and homologous recombination gene variants are associated with functional DNA repair defects in vitro and poor outcome in patients with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. 

Verhagen CVM, Vossen DM, Borgmann K, Hageman F, Grénman R, Verwijs-Janssen M, Mout L, Kluin RJC, Nieuwland M, Severson TM, Velds A, Kerkhoven R, O'Connor MJ, van der Heijden M, van Velthuysen ML, Verheij M, Wreesmann VB, Wessels LFA, van den Brekel MWM, Vens C. 

Oncotarget. 2018 Apr 6;9(26):18198-18213.

• Complete nasal obstruction secondary to pacemaker insertion. 

Jones TL, Wreesmann VB, Nilssen E, Hilton J, Hayes SM. 

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2018 May;100(5)

• Optimization of the risk-benefit ratio of differentiated thyroid cancer treatment. 

Nasef HO, Nixon IJ, Wreesmann VB. Eur J Surg Oncol. 

2018 Mar;44(3):276-285. Review.

• The risk/benefit ratio of differentiated thyroid cancer treatment: Exploring treatment de-escalation. 

Wreesmann VB; on behalf of EJSO. 

Eur J Surg Oncol. 2018 Mar;44(3):275.

• Aggressive differentiated thyroid cancer. 

Janjua N, Wreesmann VB. 

Eur J Surg Oncol. 2018 Mar;44(3):367-377. Review.

• Role of extracapsular nodal spread and surgical margin status in defining high-risk head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and its treatment intensity. 

Wreesmann VB. 

International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery, April-June 2017; 8(2): 76-83.

• An International Multi-Institutional Validation of Age 55 Years as a Cutoff for Risk Stratification in the AJCC/UICC Staging System for Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer.              

Nixon IJ, Wang LY, Migliacci JC, Eskander A, Campbell MJ, Aniss A, Morris L, Vaisman F, Corbo R, Momesso D, Vaisman M, Carvalho A, Learoyd D, Leslie WD, Nason RW, Kuk D, Wreesmann V, Morris L, Palmer FL, Ganly I, Patel SG, Singh B, Tuttle RM, Shaha AR, Gönen M, Pathak KA, Shen WT, Sywak M, Kowalski L, Freeman J, Perrier N, Shah JP. 

Thyroid. 2016 Mar;26(3):373-80.

• Influence of extracapsular nodal spread extent on prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. 
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• Wreesmann VB, Katabi N, Palmer FL, Montero PH, Migliacci JC, Gönen M, Carlson D, Ganly I, Shah JP, Ghossein R, Patel SG.

Head Neck. 2016 Apr;38 Suppl 1:E1192-9.

• Defining a Valid Age Cutoff in Staging of Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. 

Nixon IJ, Kuk D, Wreesmann V, Morris L, Palmer FL, Ganly I, Patel SG, Singh B, Tuttle RM, Shaha AR, Gönen M, Shah JP. 

Ann Surg Oncol. 2015 Jul 28.

• Prognostic value of vascular invasion in well-differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma.
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• Wreesmann VB, Nixon IJ, Rivera M, Katabi N, Palmer F, Ganly I, Shaha AR, Tuttle RM, Shah JP, Patel SG, Ghossein RA.

Thyroid. 2015 May;25(5):503-8.

• Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in young patients.

van Monsjou HS, Wreesmann VB, van den Brekel MW, Balm AJ. 

Oral Oncol. 2013 Dec;49(12):1097-102.

• Oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas in young patients: The Netherlands Cancer Institute experience. 

van Monsjou HS, M Lopez-Yurda, M. Hauptmann, Balm AJ, van den Brekel MM, Wreesmann VB. 

Head Neck. 2013 Jan;35(1):94-102.

• Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: a unique disease on the rise?

van Monsjou HS, Balm AJ, van den Brekel MM, Wreesmann VB. 

Oral Oncol. 2010 Nov;46(11):780-5.

• Closure of tracheoesophageal fistula with prefabricated revascularized bilaminar radial forearm free flap.

Wreesmann VB, Smeele LE, Hilgers FJ, Lohuis PJ. 

Head Neck. 2009 Jun;31(6):838-42.

• Clinical impact of molecular analysis on thyroid cancer management.

Wreesmann VB, Singh B. 

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2008 Jan;17(1):1-35.

Genetic abnormalities associated with chemoradiation resistance of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. 

van den Broek GB, Wreesmann VB, van den Brekel MW, Rasch CR, Balm AJ, Rao PH. 

Clin Cancer Res. 2007 Aug 1;13(15 Pt 1):4386-91.

• Association of CD44 V3-containing isoforms with tumor cell growth, migration, matrix metalloproteinase expression, and lymph node metastasis in head and neck cancer.

Wang SJ, Wreesmann VB, Bourguignon LY. 

Head Neck. 2007 Jun;29(6):550-8.

• Downregulation of Fanconi anemia genes in sporadic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
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• Wreesmann VB, Estilo C, Eisele DW, Singh B, Wang SJ.

ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2007;69(4):218-25. Epub 2007 Apr 4.

• Patterns of expression of cell cycle/apoptosis genes along the spectrum of thyroid carcinoma progression.
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• Saltman B, Singh B, Hedvat CV, Wreesmann VB, Ghossein R.
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• Surgery. 2006 Dec;140(6):899-905; discussion 905-6.

• Repetitive endoscopic sinus surgery failure: a role for radical surgery?

Videler WJ, Wreesmann VB, van der Meulen FW, Knegt PP, Fokkens WJ. 

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Apr;134(4):586-91.

• MUC1 plays a role in tumor maintenance in aggressive thyroid carcinomas.
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• Patel KN, Maghami E, Wreesmann VB, Shaha AR, Shah JP, Ghossein R, Singh B.
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• Surgery. 2005 Dec;138(6):994-1001; discussion 1001-2.

• Chromosomal aberrations in squamous cell carcinomas of the upper aerodigestive tract: biologic insights and clinical opportunities.

Wreesmann VB, Singh B. 

J Oral Pathol Med. 2005 Sep;34(8):449-59. Review.

• Molecular profiling of tumor progression in head and neck cancer.
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• Belbin TJ, Singh B, Smith RV, Socci ND, Wreesmann VB, Sanchez-Carbayo M, Masterson J, Patel S, Cordon-Cardo C, Prystowsky MB, Childs G.
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• Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Jan;131(1):10-8.

• Identification of novel prognosticators of outcome in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Wreesmann VB, Shi W, Thaler HT, Poluri A, Kraus DH, Pfister D, Shaha AR, Shah JP, Rao PH, Singh B. 

J Clin Oncol. 2004 Oct 1;22(19):3965-72.

• Follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma: genome-wide appraisal of a controversial entity.

Wreesmann VB, Ghossein RA, Hezel M, Banerjee D, Shaha AR, Tuttle RM, Shah JP, Rao PH, Singh B. 

Genes Chromosomes Cancer. 2004 Aug;40(4):355-64.

• Genome-wide profiling of papillary thyroid cancer identifies MUC1 as an independent prognostic marker.

Wreesmann VB, Sieczka EM, Socci ND, Hezel M, Belbin TJ, Childs G, Patel SG, Patel KN, Tallini G, Prystowsky M, Shaha AR, Kraus D, Shah JP, Rao PH, Ghossein R, Singh B. 

Cancer Res. 2004 Jun 1;64(11):3780-9.

• Genetic abnormalities associated with nodal metastasis in head and neck cancer.

Wreesmann VB, Wang D, Goberdhan A, Prasad M, Ngai I, Schnaser EA, Sacks PG, Singh B. 

Head Neck. 2004 Jan;26(1):10-5.

• Human papillomavirus DNA and p53 polymorphisms in squamous cell carcinomas from Fanconi anemia patients.
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• Kutler DI, Wreesmann VB, Goberdhan A, Ben-Porat L, Satagopan J, Ngai I, Huvos AG, Giampietro P, Levran O, Pujara K, Diotti R, Carlson D, Huryn LA, Auerbach AD, Singh B.
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• J Natl Cancer Inst. 2003 Nov 19;95(22):1718-21.

• Chromosomal aberrations in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma do not vary based on severity of tobacco/alcohol exposure.

Singh B, Wreesmann VB, Pfister D, Poluri A, Shaha AR, Kraus D, Shah JP, Rao PH. 

BMC Genet. 2002 Nov 14;3:22. Epub 2002 Nov 14.

• Genome-wide appraisal of thyroid cancer progression.
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• Wreesmann VB, Ghossein RA, Patel SG, Harris CP, Schnaser EA, Shaha AR, Tuttle RM, Shah JP, Rao PH, Singh B.
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• Am J Pathol. 2002 Nov;161(5):1549-56.

• Refractory chronic sinusitis: evaluation of symptom improvement after Denker’s procedure.
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• Wreesmann VB, Fokkens WJ, Knegt PP.
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• Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2001 Nov;125(5):495-500.

• Inflammatory pseudotumour (inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour) of the pancreas: a report of six cases associated with obliterative phlebitis.
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• Wreesmann V, van Eijck CH, Naus DC, van Velthuysen ML, Jeekel J, Mooi WJ.
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• Histopathology. 2001 Feb;38(2):105-10.

• Screening for genetic aberrations in papillary thyroid cancer by using comparative genomic hybridization.
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• Singh B, Lim D, Cigudosa JC, Ghossein R, Shaha AR, Poluri A, Wreesmann VB, Tuttle M, Shah JP, Rao PH.
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• Surgery. 2000 Dec;128(6):888-93;discussion 893-4.

Abstracts (Presentations at scientific meetings):

• Genome-wide screening for genetic prognostic factors in papillary thyroid carcinoma.
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• Wreesmann VB, Ghossein RA, Poluri A, Shaha AR, Tuttle RM, Shah JP Rao PH, Singh B.

Fifth International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer San Francisco, CA, July 2000.

• Hierarchical Clustering (HC): a Novel Approach to Evaluating the Prognostic Value of Laboratory Parameters in Patients (Pts) Undergoing Chemoradiation Treatment (CRT) for Advanced Laryngopharyngeal Carcinoma (LPC). 

Singh B, Pfister D, Wreesmann VB, Li R, Gogineni S, Bosl G, Hoffman RH, Shah JP, Rao PH. 

37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology; New Orleans LA, May 2001.

• Gain of 1q is unique to the tall cell variant of papillary thyroid cancer.

Wreesmann VB, Ghossein RA, Tuttle RM, Shaha AR, Robbins R, Shah JP, Rao PH, Singh B. 

73rd annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association, Washington D.C. November 2001.

• MUC1 is a target of 1q amplification and pertains a grave clinical prognosis in papillary thyroid cancer. 

Wreesmann VB, Sieczka E, Socci ND, Hezel M, Belbin TJ, Childs G, Patel SG, Shah JP, Rao PH, Ghossein RG, Singh B. 

Annual Meeting of the New York Head and Neck Society, New York, NY, March 2002.

• Genome wide screening identified gains and losses as independent prognostic variables in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). 

Singh B, Wreesmann VB, Thaler HT, Shi W, Shah JP, Shaha AR, Kraus DH, Boyle JO, Pfister D, Rao PH. 

38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology; Orlando, Fl May 2002.

• p53 inactivation by human papillomavirus (HPV) in Fanconi anemia associated squamous cell carcinoma. 

Kutler DI, Goberdhan A, Wreesmann VB, Giampietro PF, Auerbach AD, Singh B. 

The Sixth Research Workshop on the Biology, Prevention, and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer; Washington D.C.; October 2002.

• Identification of novel prognostic factors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. 
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• Wreesmann VB, Shi W, Thaler HT, Shah JP, Shaha AR, Kraus DH, Boyle JO, Pfister D, Rao PH, Singh B. 

7th symposion on Research in Head and Neck Cancer; Dusseldorf, Germany, September 4-6 2003.

• Molecular profiling of aggressive papillary thyroid cancer: prognostic significance of MUC1 alterations. 

Wreesmann VB, Sieczka E, Socci ND, Hezel M, Belbin TJ, Childs G, Patel SG, Patel KN, Tallini G, Prystowsky M, Shaha AR, Kraus D, Shah JP, Rao PH, Ghossein RA, Singh B. 

7th symposion on Research in Head and Neck Cancer; Dusseldorf, Germany, September 4-6 2003.

• Chromosomal aberrations in Fanconi anemia-associated squamous cell carcinomas differ from sporadic squamous cell carcinomas from the general population. 

Kutler DI, Rao PH, Wreesmann VB, Goberdhan A, Ngai I, Huvos AG, Giampietro PF, Levran O, Pujara K, Diotti R, Auerbach AD, Singh B. 

15th annual Fanconi Anemia Research Fund scientific symposium, Houston TX, Oct 2003.

• Molecular classification of Fanconi anemia(FA)-associated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) using oligonucleotide microarrays. 

Kutler DI, Ganly I, Wreesmann VB, Goberdhan A, Ngai I, Huvos AG, Giampietro PF, Levran O, Pujara K, Diotti R, Auerbach AD, Singh B. 

15th annual Fanconi Anemia Research Fund scientific symposium, Houston TX, Oct 2003.

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• Genotyping follicular cell-derived thyroid neoplasia: a CGH study of 150 cases.

Wreesmann VB, Ghossein RA, Socci N, Shaha AR, Tuttle RM, Shah JP, Rao PH, Singh B. 

Sixth International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, Washington DC, August 2004.

• Downregulation of Fanconi anemia genes in sporadic squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. 

Wreesmann VB, Estilo C, Eisele DW, Singh B, Wang SJ. 

208th meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Utrecht, April 7th 2006.

• Extracapsular nodal spread does not predict outcome in clinically node negative oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. 

Wreesmann VB, Ghossein RA, Carlson D, Ganly I, Palmer F, Montero P, Shah JP, Patel SG. 

AHNS 2013 Annual Meeting, April 10 & 11, 2013, Orlando Florida.

• Minor (<2mm) extracapsular spread is not an adverse predictor of outcome in metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity. 

Wreesmann VB, Ghossein RA, Carlson D, Ganly I, Palmer F, Montero P, Shah JP, Patel SG. 

Presented at the AHNS 2014 Annual Meeting, July 2014, New York, New York.

Books, Chapters:

• Molecular Biology as applied to Head and Neck Oncology

Wreesmann VB, Singh B.

Stell and Maran's Textbook of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology

Fifth Edition

Chapter, edited by John Watkinson and Ralph Gilbert

• Molecular-Cytogenetic Characterization of Head and Neck Cancer: Identification of molecular prognostic factors and targets of therapy

Wreesmann VB, Singh B.

Book, Amsterdam 2004

Reviewed in: Head and Neck: Volume 29, Issue 1, pages 82–83, January 2007

• Open Conservation Surgery for Laryngeal Cancer

Wreesmann VB, Ganly I

Scott-Brown's Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Eighth Edition

Chapter 27

CRC Press, Taylor-Francis Group, June 12th, 2018

• Molecular Oncology

Wreesmann V.B.

Self-Assessment in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology, First Edition

Chapter 21

Elsevier 2014

Research grants:

Netherlands Cancer Institute “Startgeld” Grant 2008

Project: Fanconi anemia in head and neck cancer

Principal investigators: Wreesmann VB, van den Brekel MW, Balm AJM, Vens C.

Amount granted: 300.000 euro