Gatske de Boer

Gatske de Boer is a researcher at Erasmus MC, active in both General Practice and Gynecological Oncology. Her work focuses on improving outcomes in ovarian cancer through surgical innovation, prehabilitation, and translational research. She is involved in multicenter studies and contributes to biobanking initiatives such as the Archipelago of Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium.

Research Interests:

• Ovarian cancer and cytoreductive surgery
• Prehabilitation programs for surgical patients
• Immunological aspects of COPD and asthma
• Translational applications of hyperspectral imaging
• Systematic reviews and clinical cohort studies

Her recent publications show a strong trend toward multidisciplinary approaches in oncology, combining surgery, rehabilitation, and molecular profiling. She frequently collaborates with experts in medical oncology, immunology, and biomedical engineering. Her work on innate lymphoid cells in COPD highlights her broader interest in chronic inflammatory diseases.

Scientific Contributions:

• Author of a doctoral thesis on improving surgical outcomes using the PlasmaJet device
• Contributor to studies on PARP-inhibitor resistance and epigenetic markers
• Active participant in national biobanking and ovarian cancer research infrastructure

Gatske de Boer advises on clinical research design and participates in collaborative grants, particularly those involving surgical innovation and patient-centered outcomes. She is part of research teams focused on gynecological malignancies and chronic respiratory diseases, contributing to both experimental and clinical arms of projects.