About
Esther Wolfs is a Professor leading the FIERCELab (Lab for Functional Imaging & Research on Stem Cells) within the BIOMED faculty at the University of Hasselt (UHasselt). Her research focuses on developing innovative cancer therapies using stem cells from wisdom teeth to target tumors while sparing healthy tissue, aiming to minimize patient side effects. Key projects include a therapeutic gene delivery system, showing promise in head and neck cancer models and expanding to lung, breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers.
Her work emphasizes early cancer detection and efficient treatment to improve recovery rates. The FIERCELab collaborates with Jessa Hospital and has secured significant funding, including a €700,000 grant from the Limburg Cancer Fund. Esther actively promotes her research through platforms like TEDxUHasselt and seeks donations to accelerate clinical translation.
- Labs/Teams: FIERCELab
- Grants: Limburg Cancer Fund (€699,000+)