Outsmarting Cancer, Impacting lives

A study published in Nature shows that cellular states linked to metastasis already arise as soon as invasive colon cancers are formed, but are surprisingly not enough to cause spread by themselves. The findings may help to improve metastatic risk assessment and prevent unnecessary surgeries.

The Netherlands has long been at the global forefront of oncology research. Yet significant gains can still be made in translating scientific knowledge into clinical practice. However, there is another category of research that is equally urgent: new insights that contribute to the sustainability of healthcare, but do not offer a commercial business model.

Working between IP and business development, Eline supports researchers in protecting and developing their ideas.