Department Molecular Genetics
Principal investigator Julie Nonnekens
E-mail address j.nonnekens@erasmusmc.nl
Website www.nonnekenslab.com
Radiation biology of radioactive anticancer treatment
Suitable as a BEP? Yes
Suitable as a MEP? Yes
Suitable as an Academic Research Project? Yes
Techniques:
- Cell culture
- (Live cell) microscopy
- Molecular techniques
- Monte Carlo simulations
- Deep learning based image analysis
- Bioinformatics
Various preclinical projects available all focusing on gaining a clear view of how cancer cells respond to radioactive anticancer treatment with the goal better understand the dose-effect relationship. We goal in the long run is to predict upfront whether a patient can be successfully treated or not.
Further reading
PMID: 40404397, 39061156, 37351169, 36765883, 35556158
(Example) projects submitted by lab in past years
(2024-2025) Live cell imaging of DNA damage processes induced by radiation
Supervisor: Julie Nonnekens, j.nonnekens@erasmusmc.nl
Techniques
- Live cell confocal microscopy
- Cell culture
- Immunofluorescent stainings
(2024-2025) Molecular biology of radiation induced cellular processes
Supervisor: Julie Nonnekens, j.nonnekens@erasmusmc.nl
Techniques
- Cell culture
- Western blotting
- Flow cytometry
- qPCR
- Immunofluorescence
(2024-2025) Deep learning based confocal image analysis
Supervisor: Julie Nonnekens, j.nonnekens@erasmusmc.nl
Techniques
- Programming (python or image J)
(2024-2025) Monte Carlo simulations for dosimetry of radionuclide therapy
Supervisor: Julie Nonnekens, j.nonnekens@erasmusmc.nl
Techniques
- Programming (C)