Michael den Bakker

Prof. Michael den Bakker is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Erasmus MC. His research focuses on molecular subtyping of pulmonary carcinoids, neuroendocrine tumors, and thymic epithelial tumors. He contributes to diagnostic guideline development through collaborations like the ICCR.

Key research interests include tumor immunohistochemistry, therapeutic vulnerability analysis, and disease recurrence patterns in thoracic malignancies. His work bridges molecular pathology with clinical oncology, particularly in understanding aggressive tumor subtypes.

Recent publications emphasize molecular subgroup identification in carcinoids, lymph node sampling impacts on carcinoid prognosis, and differential diagnosis of mediastinal tumors. He has co-authored international guidelines for thymic tumor reporting standards.

Collaborations include institutions like PALGA and international cancer reporting networks. His research integrates histopathological analysis with genomic data to improve diagnostic precision and therapeutic strategies.