Hetty Timmer-Bosscha

Hetty Timmer-Bosscha is a researcher at the University of Groningen, contributing to oncology and medical research. Her work focuses on breast and prostate cancers, particularly investigating tumor microenvironment dynamics, macrophage subsets, adipose tissue interactions, and antiangiogenic therapeutic targets. She has co-supervised multiple PhD students, including Mieke Zwager, Jennifer Boer, and Hilde Nienhuis.

Her research explores topics such as BRCA1/2 gene mutations in breast cancer, CXCR4/CXCL12 signaling in prostate cancer, and the role of adipose tissue in tumor progression. She has contributed to datasets on hepatocyte growth factor in male breast cancer and prostate tumor microenvironment characterization, collaborating with institutions globally.

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing health and well-being. She actively participates in academic activities, including supervising students and publishing peer-reviewed articles in journals like Breast Cancer Research and Treatment and Molecular Cancer.