Derk Jan de Groot

Derk Jan de Groot is a physician scientist affiliated with the University of Groningen, specializing in cancer research and immunotherapy. His work bridges molecular imaging (particularly PET/CT) with clinical oncology, focusing on biomarker development and patient selection for targeted therapies.

• Expertise in pancreatic cancer, malignant neoplasms, and immunotherapy
• Active in positron emission tomography and radioactive tracer studies

Recent research highlights include evaluating CD8+ T-cell dynamics in melanoma immunotherapy and exploring lifestyle impacts on cancer outcomes. His publications emphasize precision oncology, molecular imaging, and multidisciplinary treatment protocols for pancreatic and brain cancers.

He co-supervises PhD students and contributes to public health discourse through media appearances, particularly on rising colorectal cancer rates in younger populations.