Laurens de Groot

Laurens de Groot is a Clinical Informatician with a strong background in computer science and communication science, dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of healthcare through the effective integration of IT solutions in clinical workflows.

With a specialization in the field of Radiology, Laurens has extensive experience in ensuring (syntactic/semantic) interoperability of information using globally recognized standards.

Possessing exceptional project management and program management skills, Laurens combines pragmatism with a results-driven approach, focusing on meticulous verification of technical and intricate deliverables.

Laurens has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing communication and information exchange among healthcare providers at regional, national, and international levels, notably as the coordinator of the XDS track within the Citrienfonds program 'Towards regional Oncology networks'.

Education-wise, Laurens pursued a Post Master in Klinische Informatica, PDEng at the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, School of Medical Physics and Engineering Eindhoven (SMPE/e), complemented by an Msc in Communication Studies from Radboud University, and BSc degrees in Communication Science from Radboud University and Commercial Information Technology from Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

His professional journey includes roles such as Team Leader Zorg, Former Themamanager Digitale uitwisseling, Former Bestuursvoorzitter at Nederlandse Vereniging voor Klinische Informatica (NVKI), and various positions at Radboudumc including Klinisch Informaticus, Programmamanager Transmuraal, Secretaris & vice-voorzitter at NVKI, Projectleider IM, Projectleider Spraak 2.0, and ICT Engineer. Laurens also has past experiences as the Owner of Laurens de Groot Photography and has held internships at Radboud University Medical Centre, Kiss Solutions, and The Other Site.