PhD defense Rens ter Maat

On Wednesday November 27 2024, Rens ter Maat will defend his thesis: “Imaging to predict checkpoint inhibitor outcomes in advanced melanoma.”

Abstract:

This thesis investigates the predictive value of computed tomography (CT) and histopathology based predictors for outcomes of checkpoint inhibitor treatment in patients with advanced melanoma. The overarching goal is to identify accurate predictors based on routine diagnostic modalities that can guide clinical decisions, thereby mitigating unnecessary toxicity and healthcare costs. The presented re- search is part of the PREMIUM study, a multicenter effort of eleven melanoma treatment centers in The Netherlands.