dr. Michael Saerens (MD)
Medical Oncologist – Department of Medical Oncology - Ghent University Hospital
Co-investigator, doctoral fellow – Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences – UGent
Member– EORTC Head and Neck Cancer Young Investigators
Principal investigators: prof. Sylvie Rottey (MD, PhD) & prof. Celine Everaert (PhD)
Research focus
Our primary research focus are the development and validation prognostic and predictive biomarkers in cancer, especially in head and neck cancer, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer and renal cell cancer. We aim to improve early detection of head and neck cancer, especially high-risk HPV+ disease. By comprehensive investigation of blood and tissue, with spatial proteomics, transcriptome analysis, targeted sequencing and flow cytometry, we aim to identify markers that permit a more individualized approach in oncologic care, paving the way for personalized immunotherapy.
Biography
Michael Saerens graduated as a medical oncologist in 2021. He is involved in the treatment of head and neck cancer and skin cancer in the Ghent University Hospital.
Contact & links
- Team medische oncologie UZ Gent
- Researchgate
- Michael Saerens is interested to receive invitations for presentations or talks