Prof. Dr. Rob Pieters

Clinical Advisor

Rob Pieters is a full professor in Pediatric Oncology at the University of Utrecht. He is the initiator and one of the founders of the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, the largest center in Europe for the treatment and research of childhood cancer. He was Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and co-CEO of the Princess Máxima Center from 2013-2025. Since 1 January 2025, he has been Chief Máxima International and part of the Executive Committee of the Princess Máxima Center. He is president-elect of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology, a member of the EU Cancer Mission Board, and editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Cancer- Pediatric Oncology. His research focuses on the development of personalized therapies for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). He published >700 peer-reviewed scientific papers, gave >400 invited lectures, and has supervised >65 PhD students. In 2018, he received a Royal knighthood decoration as Officer in the Order of Oranje Nassau for his achievements for children with cancer.