Maarten Nijkamp

Maarten Nijkamp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University Medical Center Groningen. His research focuses on surgical oncology, particularly pancreatic and liver cancers, with contributions to clinical protocols, immunotherapy targets, and prognostic factors. He collaborates extensively on multidisciplinary studies, including nationwide pancreatic cancer trials and endoscopic surgical techniques. Recent work explores the impact of lifestyle factors on cancer outcomes and preoperative anemia's role in oncological survival. Media highlights include pioneering combined heart-liver transplant procedures and cannabinoid research for liver health.