Department Medical Oncology - Research efforts

Research Scientific research Department Medical Oncology

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We aim to development new diagnostic tools and treatments in order to improve the life expectancy of cancer patients, while preserving a good quality of life.

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prof. dr. Carla van Herpen
department head

+31 (0) 24 361 03 53

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Research groups organized by our department

Precision medicine in genito-urinary cancers

Niven Mehra's research group main aim of is to improve outcome for patients with solid cancer, particular for targeted- and immunotherapies, by use of more accurate and novel molecular diagnostics.

Rare cancers

Carla van Herpen's research group aims to improve prognosis of rare cancer patients by doing research.

Scientific impact

Ambition and impact

See how our department creates scientific impact that leads to innovation in health and healthcare.

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Ambition and impact

We aim to development new diagnostic tools and treatments in order to improve the life expectancy of cancer patients, while preserving a good quality of life.

Our research focuses on immunotherapy, translational medical oncology and experimental clinical research.

Research programs

Our department is active in several research programs. Use the filter option on the research programs page to see which programs we contribute to.

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Other efforts

Internships

Available internship positions at our department.

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Internships

Students of our medical faculty can access OnStage with their RU account. An overview of all internship opportunities is available here. Furthermore, if you fill in this form, we will contact you if a place becomes available in the next six months.