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Leila Akkari

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Cell biology

Oncology

Molecular biology

After completing my master’s internship in July 2026, I continued my research in September 2026 as a technician.

Together with Apostolos Menegakis, we are investigating hypoxia-induced cellular quiescence as a potential mechanism underlying resistance to radiotherapy.

RESEARCH INTERSHIP
SEPT 2025 - JULY 2026
Netherlands Cancer Institute, the Netherlands

Division Tumor Biology & Immunology
Investigating hypoxia-induced cellular quiescence as a factor of radiotherapy resistance in Dr. Leila Akkari’s Lab, under supervision of Apostolos Menegakis.

 

MSC LIFE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SEPT 2024 - JULY 2026
Leiden University, the Netherlands

Master internship: Hypoxia-induced cellular quiescence as a factor of radiotherapy resistance.
Under supervision of
Apostolos Menegakis and Leila Akkari, the Netherlands Cancer Institute.

 

BSC LIFE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SEPT 2020 - NOV 2023
TU Delft & Leiden University, the Netherlands

Bachelor thesis: Squaramide-based supramolecular hydrogel for 3D cell culture.
Under supervision of Ying Chen and
Roxanne Kieltyka.

Extracurricular:
Minor: The working of the brain
Corporate Entrepreneurship
AI for Business

 

MINOR NEUROSCIENCE EXCHANGE ABROAD
AUG 2023 - NOV 2023
University of Sydney, Australia

Undergraduate Bachelor Exchange Program in Neuroscience at The University of Sydney, Australia.
Grade: 8.6.

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