Aniek Bruinen

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Dr. Aniek Bruinen is a rising leader in interventional pulmonology, whose research is reshaping how clinicians diagnose and treat small peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs). Her key contributions center on the integration of advanced imaging technologies—particularly cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)—into navigational bronchoscopy. In her landmark 2025 work, Bruinen demonstrated how CBCT systems provide detailed, real-time three-dimensional imaging, dramatically improving the accuracy of targeting and sampling tiny lung nodules that were previously difficult to reach. This work bridges a critical gap between radiology and bronchoscopy, offering a safer, more precise alternative to traditional approaches. Though her most-cited paper currently holds 1 citation, its foundational nature signals growing recognition in a rapidly evolving field. Bruinen’s research is already influencing procedural protocols and device development, positioning her as a key voice in the next generation of minimally invasive lung diagnostics. For students and researchers, her work exemplifies how cross-disciplinary innovation—combining imaging science with clinical technique—can directly improve patient outcomes in early lung cancer detection.