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Prof. dr. Wijnen gives inaugural speech

Monday March 12th was a special and fantastic day for prof. dr. Marc Wijnen. He held his inaugural speech in the Academiegebouw in Utrecht. On the 1st of July last year, Wijnen was appointed professor Oncological Pediatric Surgery.

His speech was titled "Do you know who I am?"; about arrogance, power and excellence in healthcare. Wijnen explained how the Princess Máxima Center originated and emphasized the importance of concentrating the pedriatic oncological care. 

The assembly of healthcare and scientific research is a core concept of the Princess Máxima Center. Seemly, Wijnen and his team examine whether 3D models of a tumor or augmented reality can help surgeons to prepare for surgery.