Thesis Caroline Hochheuser

On 18 May 2026 (4:15 PM) Sanquin researcher Caroline Hochheuser expects to defend her PhD thesis 'The bone marrow as a metastatic niche in neuroblastoma. Impact of metastasis on tumor-, mesenchymal stromal cell- and hematopoietic stem cell niches' at the Utrecht University

Promotores
Prof JJ Molenaar MD PhD
Prof GAM Tytgat MD PhD

Co-promotores
I Timmerman PhD
C Voermans PhD

Venue
Utrecht University, Academy Building

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Abstract (to follow)

Chapters

Chapter 1

General introduction

Chapter 2

Single-cell analysis of paired neuroblastoma tumor and bone marrow metastases reveals tumor heterogeneity and metastatic subpopulations with therapy-resistant characteristics

Chapter 3

Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Neuroblastoma: Exploring Crosstalk and Therapeutic Implications abstract

Chapter 4

The Metastatic Bone Marrow Niche in Neuroblastoma: Altered Phenotype and Function of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells abstract

Chapter 5

Exploring MSC-neuroblastoma interactions: Proliferation and chemosensitivity of adrenergic and mesenchymal tumor cells and the role of CD146/MGAM for bi-directional crosstalk

Chapter 6

PEGylated Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor and Plerixafor Enhance Autologous Stem and Progenitor Cell Mobilization and Transplantation in Pediatrie Patients abstract
 

Chapter 7

The Potential of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Neuroblastoma Therapy for Delivery of Anti-Cancer Agents and Hematopoietic Recovery abstract

Chapter 8

Discussion

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