PhD thesis
Journal Publications
Invited lectures/presentations
Panel Memberships
Media-apearances/Pop science publications
Poster Presentations
Patenten
PhD thesis
Van der Houwen EB. University Medical Center Groningen.
Development of a handsfree speech valve for laryngectomy patients.
2012 Jun 13. PhD thesis.
Journal Publications
Functional buckling behavior of silicone rubber shells for biomedical use. E B van der Houwen, L Kuiper, et al. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials (July 2013)
Science versus design; comparable, contrastive or conducive? G J Verkerke, E B van der Houwen, et al. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials (Jan 2013)
In Vitro Evaluation of the iValve: A Novel Hands-Free Speech Valve. Van der Houwen EB, van Kalkeren TA, Burgerhof JGM, van der Laan BFAM, Verkerke GJ. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology in print
van der Houwen EB, van Kalkeren TA, Post WJ, Hilgers FJM, van der Laan BFAM, Verkerke GJ.
Does the patch fit the stoma? A study on peristoma geometry and patch use in laryngectomized patients
Clin Oto. 2011 in print
van Kalkeren TA, van der Houwen EB, Duits ME, Hilgers FJM, Hebe A, Mostafa B, Lawson G, Martinez Z, Woisard V, Marioni G, Ruske D, Schultz P, Post WJ, Verkerke GJ, van der Laan BFAM.
Worldwide, multicenter study of peristomal geometry and morphology in laryngectomees and its clinical effects Head & Neck. 2011 Mar in print
van der Houwen EB, Baron P, Veldhuizen AG, Burgerhof JGM, van Ooijen PMA, Verkerke GJ.
Geometry of the Intervertebral Volume and Vertebral Endplates of the Human Spine
Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2010 Jan;38(1):33-40
Buijs GJ, van der Houwen EB, Stegenga B, Bos RR, Verkerke GJ.
Mechanical strength and stiffness of biodegradable and titanium osteofixation systems.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007 Nov;65(11):2148-58.
Buijs GJ, van der Houwen EB, Stegenga B, Bos RR, Verkerke GJ.
Torsion strength of biodegradable and titanium screws: a comparison.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007 Nov;65(11):2142-7.
ten Hallers EJ, Van der Houwen EB, Marres HA, Rakhorst G, Jansen JA, Schutte HK, Van Kooten TG, Van Loon JP, Verkerke GJ.
In vivo experiments with tracheostoma tissue connector prototypes.
J Biomed Mater Res A. 2007 Jul;82(1):62-72.
Magetsari R, van der Houwen EB, Bakker MT, van der Mei HC, Verkerke GJ, Rakhorst G, Hilmy CR, van Horn JR, Busscher HJ.
Biomechanical and surface physico-chemical analyses of used osteosynthesis plates and screws–potential for reuse in developing countries?
J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2006 Nov;79(2):236-44.
Tack JW, Rakhorst G, van der Houwen EB, Mahieu HF, Verkerke GJ.
In vitro evaluation of a double-membrane-based voice-producing element for laryngectomized patients.
Head Neck. 2007 Jul;29(7):665-74.
Tack JW, Verkerke GJ, van der Houwen EB, Mahieu HF, Schutte HK.
Development of a double-membrane sound generator for application in a voice-producing element for laryngectomized patients.
Ann Biomed Eng. 2006 Dec;34(12):1896-907.
ten Hallers EJ, Marres HA, van der Houwen EB, Jansen JA, Rakhorst G, Schutte HK, van Kooten TG, van Loon JP, Verkerke GJ.
Experimental results of the tracheoesophageal tissue connector for improved fixation of shunt valves in laryngectomized patients.
Head Neck. 2006 Nov;28(11):982-9.
Tack JW, Qiu Q, Schutte HK, Kooijman PG, Meeuwis CA, van der Houwen EB, Mahieu HF, Verkerke GJ.
Clinical evaluation of a membrane-based voice-producing element for laryngectomized women.
Head Neck. 2008 Sep;30(9):1156-66.
ten Hallers EJ, Marres HA, Rakhorst G, Jansen JA, Sommers MG, Van der Houwen EB, Schutte HK, Van Kooten TG, Van Loon JP, Verkerke GJ.
The Saanen goat as an animal model for post-laryngectomy research: practical implications.
Lab Anim. 2007 Apr;41(2):270-84.
van der Plaats A, Maathuis MH, ‘T Hart NA, Bellekom AA, Hofker HS, van der Houwen EB, Verkerke GJ, Leuvenink HG, Verdonck P, Ploeg RJ, Rakhorst G.
The Groningen hypothermic liver perfusion pump: functional evaluation of a new machine perfusion system.
Ten Hallers EJ, Marres HA, Rakhorst G, Hagen R, Staffieri A, Van Der Laan BF, Van Der Houwen EB, Verkerke GJ.
Difficulties in the fixation of prostheses for voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy.
Acta Otolaryngol. 2005 Aug;125(8):804-13. Review.
ten Hallers EJ, Rakhorst G, Marres HA, Jansen JA, van Kooten TG, Schutte HK, van Loon JP, van der Houwen EB, Verkerke GJ.
Animal models for tracheal research.
Biomaterials. 2004 Apr;25(9):1533-43. Review.
Invited lectures/presentations
The iValve hands-free speech valve for laryngectomized patients. In vitro test of a novel device of revolutionary design. Oral Presentation MBEC2011 17th Sept 2011, Budapest, Hungary.
Development and Test of the iValve. a New Approach in Hands-free Speech Valve Design for Laryngectomized Patients. Oral Presentation BME2011 22th Jan 2011, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands.
Hands Free Speech for Laryngectomised patients. Invited lecture 22 June, 2010, BMT-mini-symposium, Groningen, The Netherlands.
A worldwide study of peristomal geometry and an example of its application: a novel patch and inhalation valve Invited lecture 24 Okt 2009, EGFL-symposium, Lissabon, Portugal,
NeuroSpeech: electronic voice generation and vocal tract mapping Oral presentation 23 Okt 2009, EGFL- symposium, Lissabon, Portugal,
Medical Product Development against the Current. Invited lecture/interview, Art&science symposium “Dwars”, 17 Okt 2009. VHDG/Floss Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
Voice restoration: Solutions in flexible mechanisms. Invited Lecture 29 Sept 2009, Wenckebach Institute, “International symposium and workshops Silicones in (facial) rehabilitation” Groningen, The Netherlands
Mechanismen in flexibele materialen Invited lecture 29 Sept 2008, Capita Selecta, Delft University of Technology, faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft, The Netherlands
Leren van de natuur Kennis-debat 12 Sept 2008, Bart van de Laar in gesprek met John Videler en Ward van der Houwen. Kennis-debat. Groningen, The Netherlands.
Life without voice. Functional implants in flexible materials Invited Lecture, 3 Oct 2007. Delft University of Technology, faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft, The Netherlands
Stomal and peristomal geometry and morphology in laryngectomees, a field study Invited Lecture, 8 Juli 2007, EGFL-syposium, Rome, Italy
Panel Memberships
Jan-Kommandeurprijs, 1st of April, 2011, jury member
Health Battle Groningen, 29th of Mai 2010, case instructor
EGFL-syposium, Lissabon, Portugal, 23 & 24 October 2009
Media-apearances/Pop science publications
10 Juni 2011 Hoofdgast in OBA-live, “Ward van der Houwen over spelen in de wetenschap” OBA Live Radio 5, 19.00-20.00 uur
Juni 2011 VPRO-gids 23 ”Uitvinder Zkt Fabrikant”
27 Oct 2010 Triakel 2: special Medische Technologie:”Open innovatie versnelt volorisatie” p18,19, “Sterke Botplaten” p25
NSvG patientenkring issue 218, Aug 2008, ”De nieuwste automatische spreekklep: er wordt hard aan gewerkt” interview by G. van der Sluis, T. Westerbeek.
Jaarverslag Nuts-Ohra 2010
20 Apr 2010 Teleac, Het Academisch Ziekenhuis, aflevering 4.
04 May 2009 Universiteitskrant, nr34, pag 10 “Arts Meet Science: dubbeltalenten brengen kunst en wetenschap samen”
11 Dec 2008 TV-Noord, Adamsappel “Wetenschap… en spel”, Castel Mediaproducties
04 Sept 2008 Universiteitskrant, nr02, pag 9 “Wetenschap: Een verbeterd mens begint bij het origineel”
21 Jun 2005 TV-Noord, Adamsappel “Hergebruik chirurgische implantaten moet kunnen”, Castel Mediaproducties
2005 BBC-worldservice radio: Outlook “The artificial voicebox”
Poster Presentations
Development of an implantable, electronic voice prosthesis E.B. van der Houwen, G.J. Verkerke. BME 2009, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands.
Development of an implantable electronic voice prosthesis E.B. van der Houwen, G.J. Verkerke, KNO Lustrumcongres 2009, Groningen. The Netherlands.
Development of an inhalation valve and connecting stoma patch E.B. van der Houwen, T.A. van Kalkeren, M.E. Duits, B.F.A.M. van der Laan, G.J. Verkerke. KNO Lustrumcongres 2009, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Peristomal Geometry and Morphology in Laryngectomees World Wide E.B. van der Houwen, T.A. van Kalkeren, M.E. Duits, Z. Martinez, F.J.M. Hilgers, A. Hebe, B.F.A.M. van der Laan, G.J. Verkerke. ESEM 2008, Antwerpen, Belgium.
Rethinking Devices For Laryngectomees E.B. van der Houwen, L. Basil, M.G.J. Waters, R.V. Moerman, M.E. Duits, B.F.A.M. van der Laan, G.J. Verkerke. BMSA 2007, Schiermonnikoog, The Netherlands.
Rethinking devices for laryngectomees -restoring speech and quality of life- E.B. van der Houwen, L. Basil, M.G.J. Waters, R.V. Moerman, M.E. Duits, B.F.A.M. van der Laan, G.J. Verkerke. BME 2007, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands.
Peristomal geometry and morphology in laryngectomees, a field study E.B. van der Houwen, R.V. Moerman, B.F.A.M. van der Laan, G.J. Verkerke. ELS 2006, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Rethinking Devices For Laryngectomees E.B. van der Houwen, L. Basil, M.G.J. Waters, R.V. Moerman, M.E. Duits, B.F.A.M. van der Laan, G.J. Verkerke. BMSA 2006, Schiermonnikoog, The Netherlands.
Development of an implantable, electronic voice box E.B. van der Houwen, H.K. Schutte, G.J. Verkerke. EGFL 2005, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Boekbijdrage/boeken
E.B. van der Houwen en G.J. Verkerke; Diktaat Medisch Ontwerpen I. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Opleiding Life-science and Technology, Groningen , 2003 – 2011.
E.B. van der Houwen en G.J. Verkerke; Diktaat Medisch Ontwerpen II. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Opleiding Life-science and Technology, Groningen , 2005 -2011.
E.B. van der Houwen en G.J. Verkerke; Diktaat Medisch Ontwerpen II. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Opleiding Life-science and Technology, Groningen , 2007 -2011.
E.B. van der Houwen en G.J. Verkerke; Diktaat Medisch Design, Interdisciplinary Project. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Opleiding Life-science and Technology, Groningen , 2011.
E.B. van der Houwen; Reverse Engineering. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Opleiding Life-science and Technology, Groningen , 2007 – 2011.
E.B. van der Houwen; Reverse Engineering Course, Advanced Methodical Design, Casecube e-learning courses in biomedical engineering, Groningen , 2007.
E.B. van der Houwen, G.J. Verkerke en A.A. Broekhuis; Programmed e-course in Advanced Methodical design. Theory Book, Work Book, Case Book. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Casecube e-learning courses in biomedical engineering, Groningen, 2007.
E.B. van der Houwen en G.J. Verkerke; Programmed e-course in Methodical design. Theory Book, Work Book, Case Book. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Casecube e-learning courses in biomedical engineering, Groningen , 2006.
E.B. van der Houwen; Inleiding Vervaardigingstechnieken I, Groningen, 2006
E.B. van der Houwen en G.J. Verkerke; Diktaat Medisch Ontwerpen I. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Opleiding Life-science and Technology, Groningen , 2002. 80 p.
E.B. van der Houwen en G.J. Verkerke; Reader Biomechanica II. Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen, Opleiding Biomedical Engineering, Groningen , 2002.
Patenten
WO/2010/114372 , Tracheostoma valve.