Maaike Oonk

Maaike Oonk is a researcher at the University Medical Center Groningen, specializing in gynecological oncology with a focus on vulvar cancer. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. She has published extensively on topics like sentinel node procedures, molecular imaging in cancer surgery, and clinical trials for immunotherapy.

• Awarded the Best Oral presentation (2019) at the European Gynaecological Oncology Congress.
• Active in guideline development, serving as Vice-chair of the ESGO guidelines working group for vulvar cancer.
• Collaborates internationally on studies like the APOLLO trial and the Groningen Sentinel Nodes in Vulvar Cancer series.

Her research interests include prognostic markers (e.g., HPV-PCR, p16, p53) and optimizing surgical techniques to reduce recurrence. She frequently presents at conferences and advises on clinical guidelines, contributing to improved outcomes in vulvar cancer management.