The Emmanuel Van der Schueren Prize 2026 was awarded to Prof. Dirk De Ruysscher by Prof. Paul Meijnders, president of BeSTRO, in recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions to the field of radiotherapy.
Through his pioneering work, Prof. De Ruysscher has significantly advanced the quality and effectiveness of cancer treatment, directly benefiting patients and contributing to improved quality of life. His research focuses primarily on lung cancer, where he aims to make a meaningful difference through the intelligent combination of radiotherapy with targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
A key aspect of his work involves unraveling the molecular pathways that play a crucial role in treatment response. By deepening our understanding of these biological mechanisms, his research helps pave the way toward more personalized and effective therapeutic strategies.
We are pleased to share the recording of his award lecture below.
