William Wijns
EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND MEETING ORGANISATION
Currently, William Wijns is SFI (Science Foundation Ireland) Professor in Interventional Cardiology at the Lambe Institute for Translational Medicine, Curam, and Saolta University Healthcare Group, National University of Ireland Galway. He is also the Director of the Smart Sensors Lab. He has served the ESC in various positions, including Vice-President, Scientific Programme Chair, and was also a President of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention (EAPCI).
Presently, William Wijns is:
- EuroPCR Course Director
- Co-Director of AfricaPCR
- Chairman of PCR
Diplomas
| Year | Diploma |
|---|---|
| 1976 - 1981 | Cardiologist - University of Louvain, Belgium (Prof. J-M. Detry) |
| 1981 | First applications of nuclear cardiology, thrombolysis and coronary dilatation - Thorax Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Prof. P. Hugenholtz) |
| 1986 | Clinical Professor of Cardiology |
Clinical career
| Year | Function + center |
|---|---|
| 1984 - 1985 | Visiting Associate Professor of Radiological Sciences UCLA (Prof. H. Schelbert) |
| 1986 | Director of the cardiac PET programme (reserach on regulation of coronary blood flow and cardiac metabolism in ischemic heart disease) - University of Louvain, Belgium |
| 1994 - 2016 | Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Center Aalst and interventional cardiologist (also involved with the clinical applications of non-invasive coronary angiography with the use of multislice computed tomography) |
| Since 2016 | SFI Professor in Interventional Cardiology (SFI stands for Science Foundation Ireland) |
Declaration of interest
| Function | Company |
|---|---|
| Honorarium | Abbott Vascular |
| Honorarium | Biotronik |
| Honorarium | MicroPort |
| Honorarium | Terumo |
| Grants/research support | MicroPort |
| Grants/research support | Terumo |
Latest contributions
EuroPCR 2025 Closing Ceremony
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Conclude your conference experience with the EuroPCR 2025 Closing Ceremony, celebrating the achievements, innovations, and advancements presented throughout the event, and setting the stage for future developments in interventional cardiology.
PCR's Got Talent Award, best abstract & best case Awards
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Celebrate the outstanding achievements recognized at PCR's Got Talent Award, highlighting the best abstracts and cases from the conference, showcasing innovation and excellence in interventional cardiology.
Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Recognize excellence in interventional cardiology with the prestigious Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award. This session honors outstanding contributions and ethical standards that advance the field and improve patient care worldwide.
PCR meets China: great innovations and novel trials
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Join this session to explore innovative coronary and valvular device developments originating from China. Learn about the clinical relevance and global impact of these domestic innovations, and engage in knowledge exchange with Chinese colleagues, celebrating longstanding collaboration in cardiology.
How a new generation of coronary sinus reducer can significantly expand treatment options for patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover the latest on managing coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) with insights from EuroPCR 2025. This session explores how physiology testing helps identify CMD endotypes in the cathlab and highlights the limitations of ETT for patients experiencing angina or dyspnea at rest. Learn about the A-FLUX coronary...
2025 Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award presented to Lars Wallentin and Stefan James on behalf of Swedish cardiovascular registry experts
20 May 2025
The Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award is traditionally given to those who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the PCR mission, that of serving the needs of patients by sharing knowledge, experience and practice in cardiovascular interventional medicine.
EuroPCR 2025: Cutting through the complexity
20 May 2025
Complexity is the fil rouge of this year’s course but what does it mean to the Course Directors? And how can EuroPCR help participants cut through the complexity?
Welcome to EuroPCR 2025
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Welcome to EuroPCR 2025, the premier event for interventional cardiology innovation and education, where leaders and professionals gather to shape the future of cardiovascular care.
Resilience and continuity of cardiovascular care in times of crises: the RESIL-Card project
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Reflect on cardiovascular care resilience during crises with insights from the RESIL-Card project initiated by the PCR community. This session shares lessons from the pandemic, presents the development of a novel resilience assessment tool, and outlines future timelines to better prepare cardiac care systems for upcoming...
Personalised Vascular Care Award - Competition
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Celebrate innovation in personalised vascular care through this award competition session. Presentations cover topics including coronary revascularisation decision-making, INOCA prevalence, endothelial shear stress, bifurcation stenting predictors, CT plaque analysis, and early STEMI discharge protocols.
EuroPCR 2025: RESIL-Card achieves a major milestone - The resilience tool is ready for pilot testing!
20 May 2025
Launched in December 2023 by our community through the ‘We CARE Alliance’ and co-funded by the EU4Health work programme, the mission of the RESIL-Card project is to ensure that essential healthcare services for people with cardiovascular (CV) diseases are maintained during crises. Specifically, the project aims to...
The Jon DeHaan Foundation Award competition
19 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Witness innovation in action at the Jon DeHaan Foundation Award competition featuring groundbreaking technologies like synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation for heart failure and novel devices for aortic bioprosthesis and interatrial shunting.
EuroPCR 2025 – The place to share solutions
07 May 2025
The annual World-Leading Course in interventional cardiovascular medicine is the official meeting of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI). Thousands of participants will once again be gathering to share their knowledge, skills and experience on 20-23 May 2025, at the Palais des Congrès in...
EuroPCR 2024 Closing Ceremony
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session is the closing ceremony for EuroPCR 2024. It includes the presentation of the PCR's Got Talent competition, a discussion on the new developments in PCI such as angiography-based computational physiology, AI, and vulnerable plaque intervention, as well as highlights from the congress. The ceremony...
Personalised Vascular Care Award ceremony
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session is the Personalised Vascular Care Award ceremony, sponsored by Abbott. The objectives and details of this session are not provided, as it is likely an event to recognize and celebrate achievements in the field of personalized vascular care.
Personalised Vascular Care Award - Competition
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features a competition for the Personalised Vascular Care Award, showcasing selected abstracts on various aspects of personalised vascular care. The presentations cover topics such as the evaluation of myocardial bridges, the relationship between IMR and FFR, the use of contrast-derived indices of coronary microvascular...
Artificial intelligence-powered quantification of coronary physiology and vulnerable plaque: opportunities for novel treatment options
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this session, uncover new data on Murray-law based quantitative flow ratio (muFR) assessment, providing a comprehensive understanding of PCI outcomes from a single angiographic view, explore the innovative application of artificial intelligence in identifying vulnerable plaque and assessing hemodynamic stenosis significance through the analysis of...
Equity in STEMI management: bridging gaps in STEMI care for women
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This joint session with the Stent - Save a Life! initiative focuses on the unique challenges in STEMI diagnosis and management for women. It explores different pathological processes resulting in STEMI and STEMI mimics in women, and discusses optimal management techniques. The session features perspectives from...
First-in-man and out-of-the-box innovations hotline
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session showcases a variety of first-in-man and innovative technologies in the field of interventional cardiology. Presentations will cover topics such as NeuroOCT (nOCT) for intracranial imaging, the BackBeat system for atrio-ventricular interval modulation, renal stimulation with direct wire pacing, the TIVUS system for renal denervation,...
Jon DeHaan Foundation Award ceremony
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session is the Jon DeHaan Foundation Award ceremony, recognizing and celebrating outstanding achievements in the field of interventional cardiology.
Welcome to EuroPCR 2024
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session marks the start of the EuroPCR 2024 congress. It sets the stage for the educational and scientific program that will unfold over the next few days, highlighting the key topics, innovations, and learning opportunities that attendees can look forward to.
PCR Teaching Assessment Board: innovation in medical education via peer review feedback
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Victoria Jenkins, William Wijns, and Christopher Cook introduce the Teaching Assessment Board, similar to the peer review process in scientific literature. This group provides structured feedback to teachers and participants, inspired by manuscript evaluation methods to enhance educational quality. The aim is to help faculty improve...
Strengthening cardiovascular care resilience for healthier hearts: the RESIL-Card project
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this interview at EuroPCR 2024, William Wijns, Niek Klazinga, and Christopher Cook discuss the RESIL-Card initiative, which emerged from the disruption to cardiovascular care during COVID-19. The initiative aims to use this experience to develop a readiness test for future crises. Extensive data has been collected,...
EuroPCR 2024 – Built by and for its participants, more than ever before
29 Mar 2024
Over 11,000 participants from around the globe are once again expected at EuroPCR – a Course tailored for interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, imaging specialists, radiologists, nurses, allied professionals and other practitioners, as well as researchers, innovators and industry representatives. They will be sharing their knowledge, skills and experience on...
Best wishes from PCR – collaborating with you for a heart-healthy 2024
08 Jan 2024
Jean Fajadet, Bernard Prendergast and William Wijns reflect on 2023’s progress and achievements. As they look forward to 2024 their vision for PCR is clear: continue advancing cardiovascular care through promoting community knowledge, skills and experience sharing.
EuroPCR 2023 Hotlines/Late-Breaking Trials: from (N)STEMI to Chronic Coronary Syndromes (CCS)
19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
What are the most significant facts in this respect? Get the essentials by listening to the presenters review some clinical hotlines. To cite a few, Selective Intracoronary hypothermia in anterior wall myocardial infarction; real-time catheter-based microvascular obstruction detection in STEMI : results from the MOCCA I...
We CARE in 2023: Measuring the pandemic’s impact and developing tools to build resilience for the future
18 May 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic caused huge disruption to healthcare services and dramatically reduced hospital admissions for MI.1 In response, the We CARE initiative was created from a collaboration between PCR and Stent – Save a Life! to rebuild patient confidence in pursuing timely medical treatment and to help...
At PCR, it’s all about people!
17 May 2023
EuroPCR – the 2023 edition – has been prepared with a new Core Team. Indeed, Jean Fajadet and William Wijns invited three new Course Directors to join them in this role at the end of last year. It was all part of a general reorganisation of PCR’s structure, during...
Awarding the Emergency Medical Services for their indispensable work - EuroPCR 2023
17 May 2023
Each year at EuroPCR, the Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award – the highest honour in the interventional cardiology community – is presented to individuals who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the PCR mission. This year, as we celebrate 30 years of primary PCI in STEMI,...
Personalised Vascular Care Award - Competition
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Join us and watch the prestigious Personalised Vascular Care Award Ceremony slides to celebrate excellence and advancements in vascular health!
