Name
R. Saman Vinke, MD PhD
Position
Principal Investigator
Office Address
Radboud University Medical Center
Department of Neurosurgery (633)
6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
E-mail Address
Saman.Vinke@radboudumc.nl
Personal Information
Saman Vinke studied medicine at the Radboud University Nijmegen and graduated in 2012 with honours. He started his neurosurgery training at the Neurosurgical Center Nijmegen under Professor André Grotenhuis and in the world renown National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London.
During his training, he specialized in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery and completed a fellowship ‘functional neurosurgery’ at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London under Professor Marwan Hariz, Professor Ludvic Zrinzo, Mr Jonathan Hyam and Professor Patricia Limousin.
Saman is an expert in image-guided and image-verified deep brain stimulation (DBS) and is particularly known for his high innovative potential. He is considered to be one of the pioneers in the application of (computational) neuroimaging in the field of Deep Brain Stimulation. Saman is a frequently asked speaker at international meetings and has been serving as a guest surgeon at many different places around the world to share his expertise.
His research focusses on the exploration of new innovative techniques in the field of functional neurosurgery and the application of (computational) neuroimaging, artificial intelligence, electrical field modelling and translational neuroengineering to tailor neuromodulation therapy to the specific needs of an individual patient. His group is unique in translating basic science to concepts that will benefit patients in daily clinical practice.
Education
- 2023: PhD Thesis – Paradigm Shifts in the Surgical Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
- 2016 – 2017: Fellowship Functional Neurosurgery
Victor Horseley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, United Kingdom - 2013 – 2018: Neurosurgery Resident (in training)
Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery Nijmegen, The Netherlands & National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, United Kingdom - 2008 – 2012: Master of Science in Medicine (cum laude)
Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands - 2005 – 2008: Bachelor of Science in Medicine
Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands - 2004 – 2005: Molecular Life Sciences (propedeutic exam)
Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Scientific Interest
Deep Brain Stimulation, (Computational) Neuroimaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Field Modelling, Translational Neuroengineering, Patient Safety, Facial Pain & Headache
Awards
- 2020: Junior Radboud Penning
- 2021: Junior Principal Clinician
Key Publications
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