Prof Leon J van Rensburg
| Imaging of Metastatic and Recurrent Disease of the Head & Neck Session 5 |
May 3 @ 19:00 – 20:00 IST
Prof Leon J van Rensburg
Advancing Head & Neck Imaging Through Precision and Innovation
Professor Leon Janse van Rensburg is an Extraordinary Professor in Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology at Tygerberg Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, and a leading expert in Neuro-, Head, and neck Radiology. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including an M Med (Rad D), the European Diploma in Neuroradiology (EDiNR), and a Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of the Western Cape, awarded for his pioneering research on Correlative MRI and CT Imaging of Maxillofacial Tumors.
With a passion for bridging the gap between medical and dentomaxillofacial imaging, Prof. van Rensburg has conducted numerous cross-specialty training workshops, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in radiology. He has been a Visiting Professor at the Prague European Tutorials of Radiology (PETRA) and a keynote speaker at global conferences, teaching courses, and webinars, including the World Federation of Neuroradiological Societies (WFNRS), European Society of Oncologic Imaging (ESOI), and the Radiological Society of South Africa (RSSA).
A former Global Outreach Coordinator for Africa and the Middle East for ISMRM, he is a founding member of the African Chapter of ISMRM and has served on the boards of leading international radiology societies, including the American College of Radiology (ACR) International Committee and the World Federation of Neuroradiological Societies (WFNRS). His contributions to neuroradiology education in Southern Africa earned him an Honorary Membership in the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR).
At IODCPC25, Prof. van Rensburg will deliver the Keynote Lecture in Oral Radiology, presenting on “Imaging of Metastatic and Recurrent Disease of the Head & Neck.” His session will provide critical insights into advanced imaging modalities, diagnostic strategies, and the role of precision imaging in