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Shanna Handgraaf

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Leila Akkari

Shanna Handgraaf

In March 2017, I joined the group of Leila Akkari as a PhD student.

Here, my project focuses on elucidating the dynamic role of innate and adaptive immune cells in brain tumor resistance and recurrence post therapy, to identify therapeutic targets and improve treatment outcome.

Fields of expertise

Immunology

Tumor biology

Microscopy

Work experience

2016-2016
Internship in the group of Michele Pagano,
NYU medical center, New York City

2015-2016
Internship at the Oncogenetics department,
Amsterdam UMC - VUmc

2014-2016
Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Oncology,
VU University Amsterdam

2013-2014
Premaster in Biomedical Sciences,
VU University Amsterdam

2008-2014
Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) in Human Movement Sciences,
VU University Amsterdam

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