Sabine Verena Kesting

Sabine Verena Kesting, PhD, is a researcher at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the Chair of Preventive Pediatrics led by Prof. Oberhoffer-Fritz. She works within the TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, focusing on the intersection of pediatric oncology and physical activity interventions. Her position involves both research and clinical care components within the university's academic medical framework.

Dr. Kesting's primary research interests center on sports and exercise promotion in pediatric oncology, with specific focus on how structured physical activity interventions impact motor performance and daily functioning during cancer treatment in children and adolescents. She investigates cardiovascular health outcomes in childhood cancer survivors and explores the relationship between metabolomics and physical activity in this vulnerable population. Her work bridges clinical practice and scientific research to develop evidence-based exercise protocols for young cancer patients.

Her recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory focused on developing and evaluating exercise interventions for children and adolescents with cancer. The work consistently examines motor performance metrics, activities of daily living, and cardiovascular health outcomes, with increasing emphasis on implementation science through the ActiveOncoKids network. Her research spans multiple methodologies including randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and consensus-based guideline development, with strong translational focus toward clinical application.

Dr. Kesting holds significant leadership positions in professional organizations:

• Spokesperson and steering group member of the interdisciplinary ActiveOncoKids network
• Member of the National Expert Group for Exercise Therapy and Physical Activity in Oncology (NEBKO), serving as spokesperson for the Pediatrics committee
• Member of the German Cancer Society (DKG)
• Member of the Working Group for Supportive Measures in Oncology, Rehabilitation and Social Medicine
• Member of the Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology (GPOH)
• Member of Pan-European Network for Survivors after Childhood and Adolescent Cancer (PanCare)
• Member of the Special Interest Group Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine within SIOP
• Founder of the Working Group Physical Activity and Exercise Therapy within SIOP Europe

Her collaborative work spans multiple institutions including Munich Schwabing Children's Hospital and Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, with current research projects focused on prehabilitation in bone tumors, strength training interventions for leukemia patients, and early detection of cardiac function limitations after cancer therapy. These projects reflect her commitment to translating research findings into clinical practice through multidisciplinary collaboration.