Delal Akdeniz

Delal Akdeniz is a cancer researcher at Erasmus MC's Department of General Practice, focusing on contralateral breast cancer risk in BRCA carriers. Her work combines epidemiological methods with clinical oncology to inform prevention strategies.

Key studies examine radiation and chemotherapy impacts on secondary cancer development using nationwide cohorts. She contributes to international collaborations like HEBON (Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research Netherlands), developing risk prediction models for high-risk populations.