Harry Van Goor

Prof. dr. Harry van Goor, is a renowned expert in gastrointestinal surgery, surgical education and healthcare innovation, with a career spanning several decades. After earning his MD and PhD from the University of Groningen and specialising in abdominal surgery, he has made significant contributions to clinical practice and research, with over 500 scientific papers published. As a Professor of Surgical Education at Radboud University Medical Center, Harry has been instrumental in advancing surgical education and integrating emerging digital technologies like wearable monitoring, teleconsulting, AI, VR and AR to transform clinical practice and prepare healthcare for a sustainable future. He ran projects on Healing Environment, Intuitive Personalised Way finding, Ambient Intelligence, Virtual Connected Care, Virtual Ward with Command Centre and XR In- and Out Hospital Hubs (VR2GO concept). In these projects, he also assists start- and scale-ups in health technology to bridge the gap between business and healthcare practice. His work, which has earned him prestigious awards including a royal decoration (Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion), continues to influence global healthcare practices. Harry is also deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals, further extending his impact on the medical community.