Joep Derikx, Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Amsterdam UMC, is not only passionate about the precise work required in children’s abdominal surgeries, but also about the power of teamwork. In his inaugural lecture, he emphasized how collaboration between doctors, nurses, parents, and even patients themselves can transform care.
Joep is affiliated with our research institute and shares his motivation for choosing pediatric surgery, the unique challenges of diagnosing and treating children, and the importance of teamwork in improving patient outcomes. He also discusses his research into gastrointestinal diseases in children and how AI may help us understand these conditions better.
Want to know more?
Read the full interview with Joep Derikx and discover how he’s using collaboration and innovation to improve pediatric care. This article was featured in Janus Magazine. Read the full article in Dutch here.
Want to learn more about the Children's Abdominal Center? Visit the Amsterdam UMC website under the "Children's Abdominal Center" section.
Also, check out the previous interview in Janus (issue 3 / 2023) about the Children's Abdominal Center.
Click here to watch Joep Derikx's inaugural lecture online.