Ms. Desi ter Woerds, Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands
Ms. Desi ter Woerds-Lhoest (b. 1995) is a dynamic clinical researcher specializing in image-guided diagnostics for early-stage lung cancer. She earned her BSc and MSc in Technical Medicine from the University of Twente 🎓, and is completing her PhD at Radboudumc 🏥. Her work spans clinical trials, advanced imaging, and sentinel lymph node identification. Currently a Science Liaison at the Dutch Cancer Foundation (KWF) 💼, she supports 40+ projects in cancer care and palliative research. With multiple international presentations 🌍 and first-author publications 📝, she excels in translational research, collaboration, and clinical innovation. Fluent in Dutch and English
Publication Profile
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Professional Journey
Ms. Desi ter Woerds-Lhoest has built a strong research-focused career in clinical innovation and cancer care 🔬. Currently serving as a Science Liaison at the Dutch Cancer Foundation (KWF) 🏥 since March 2025, she supports 40+ projects in Quality of Life, Quality of Care, and Palliative Care 💡. As a PhD candidate at Radboudumc (2021–2025), her thesis focused on image-guided diagnostics in early-stage lung cancer 🫁. She previously interned at Radboudumc, MST Enschede, and ZGT Hengelo, contributing to projects like MR-guided cryoablation and cardiac imaging 🧠. Earlier, she worked as a Data Manager at MST Enschede, aiding surgical quality tracking
🎓 Educational Background
Ms. Desi ter Woerds-Lhoest holds a solid academic foundation in Technical Medicine from the University of Twente 🎓. She earned her Bachelor’s degree (2013–2018) 🧬, followed by a Master’s degree (2018–2021) specializing in Medical Imaging and Interventions 🖥️🔍. Her education bridges clinical practice and advanced medical technologies, equipping her with essential diagnostic and therapeutic skills. In 2018, she also qualified as a Radiation Protection Expert (Level CD) ☢️, further enhancing her expertise in patient safety and medical imaging protocols. Her academic path reflects a strong commitment to innovation and precision in modern healthcare systems
🔬 Research Focus
Ms. Desi ter Woerds-Lhoest’s research is centered on thoracic oncology, specifically in early-stage lung cancer diagnostics 🫁. Her work focuses on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures such as sentinel lymph node detection using advanced tracers like 99mTc-nanocolloid and indocyanine green 💉🧪. She explores the clinical feasibility and real-world application of bronchoscopy-based and ultrasound-guided techniques for cancer staging and nodal assessment 🖥️🔍. Her studies contribute to enhancing accuracy, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes in cancer care ⚕️📊. Desi’s expertise lies at the intersection of pulmonology, nuclear medicine, and interventional imaging—advancing precision diagnostics in oncology
Publication Top Notes
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🔹 2023 – Ex‑vivo exploration of an endobronchial sentinel lymph node procedure in lung cancer… (Journal of Thoracic Disease, 15(2), 291–299) – cited ~13 times
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🔹 2024 – Feasibility of Non‑Invasive Sentinel Lymph Node Identification in Early‑Stage NSCLC… (Cancers 16:3868) – cited 8 times
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🔹 2025 – Endobronchial Ultrasound Staging During Navigation Bronchoscopy… (Cancers 17:1700) – recent publication, citation data not yet available
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🔹 2025 – Feasibility of intraoperative indocyanine green injection to identify lymph nodes… (JTCVS Techniques) – newly published, citation data pending