Dr. Danielle Cohen, patholoog, LUMC

Bio
Danielle Cohen (MD, PhD) is a pathologist at Leiden University Medical Center, where she specializes in pulmonary- and head and neck pathology. She is a passionate teacher and an active researcher focusing on artificial intelligence, immune-oncology, and molecular pathology. Additionally, together with pulmonologist Frank Borm (AVL) she is the founder of the educational platform vapen#jouwkeuze, dedicated to providing awareness and information about the risks of vaping.

Presentatie
Dr. Danielle Cohen, an expert in molecular and pulmonary pathology, and Dr. Gerrina Ruiter, a pulmonologist specializing in thoracic oncology, will guide the audience through several challenging cases, addressing the key issues in diagnosing and understanding this cancer type. The session will cover the role of advanced molecular techniques in identifying rare mutations and genetic alterations that impact treatment decisions. Additionally, the presentation will delve into the importance of accurate diagnostics, the pitfalls and the emerging strategies for better patient stratification. Attendees will gain insight into the challenges of diagnosing squamous cell lung cancer and the latest advances in personalized therapy.