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Specialisation
Internal Medicine | Hematology
Research interests
Josée Zijlstra-Baalbergen is professor of Hematology at the Amsterdam UMC. She leads research in the field of lymphoma. Her research mainly focuses on:
- Functional Imaging in Hematology: FDG-PET/CT Radiomics in DLBCL, Hodgkin lymphoma and Follicular lymphoma
- Exploring Imaging Biomarkers in Lymphoma: Investigating the correlation between FDG-PET and diffusion-weighted MRI biomarkers in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
- Developing Online Interventions for Cancer Patients: Contributing to the development of online interventions that facilitate active patient participation in managing cancer-related issues.
- Studying DNA Repair in Follicular Lymphoma: Examining the relationship between F-FLT uptake in follicular lymphoma and error-prone DNA repair mechanisms.
- Assessing Risks of Multiple Primary Malignancies: Analyzing the risk, localization, and timing of second and third malignancies in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors.
- Evaluating Long-Term Outcomes in Lymphoma Treatments: Investigating long-term results and neurocognitive function in patients treated for Hodgkin lymphoma and primary CNS lymphoma with various therapeutic approaches.
Activities
- Professor of Hematology at the Amsterdam UMC
- Member of the European Hematology Association
- Member of American Society of Hematology
- Member of the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Hematologie
- Chair HOVON Imaging working group
- Member HOVON Lymphoma working group; 2009-2011 secretary
- Member working group Ethics
- Member CCA Research board - education committee CCA / AI&II
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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KWF 15560: 15560 - Radiomics: extracting tumor characteristics from PET/CT images for better understanding of heterogeneity and prediction of outcome in Follicular lymphoma patients
Zijlstra-Baalbergen, J. (Principal investigator)
01/07/2024 → 30/06/2028
Project: Research
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HOVON Imaging Werkgroep Scans: HOVON Imaging Werkgroep Scans
Zijlstra-Baalbergen, J. (Principal investigator)
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2028
Project: Research
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FWO project Zwezerijnen: FWO project Zwezerijnen
Zijlstra-Baalbergen, J. (Principal investigator) & Zwezerijnen, B. (Project Leader)
01/01/2021 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research
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KWF 11962 - HD21: HD21, optimization of first-line treatment in advanced stage Hodgkin lymphoma comparison BEACOPP-escalated with BrECADD, a randomized fase III trial
Zijlstra-Baalbergen, J. (Principal investigator)
01/01/2019 → 31/10/2026
Project: Research
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Identiteit en idealen: Identiteit en idealen van patiënten en hun naasten
Zijlstra-Baalbergen, J. (Principal investigator)
Stichting Cancer Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research
Research output
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Attendance at survivorship clinics in relation to Hodgkin lymphoma survivor and treatment characteristics
Lammers, E. M. J., Aleman, B. M. P., Schaapveld, M., Zijlstra, J. M., Janus, C. C. P. M., de Weijer, R. J., Schippers, M. G. A., Boersma, R. S., Gommers, S. S., Kappert, M., Kroeze, A. C., van Leeuwen, F. E. & Nijdam, A., 1 Jul 2025, In: Supportive care in cancer. 33, 7, 545.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Feasibility of Ultra-Low-Activity 18F-FDG PET/CT Imaging Using a Long–Axial-Field-of-View PET/CT System
Smith, C. L. C., Zwezerijnen, G. J. C., den Hollander, M. E., Zijlstra, J. M., Menke-van der Houven van Oordt, C. W., Bahce, I., Yaqub, M. & Boellaard, R., 1 Jun 2025, In: Journal of nuclear medicine. 66, 6, p. 961-966 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Integrating genetic subtypes with PET scan monitoring to predict outcome in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Mendeville, M. S., Janssen, J., Los-de Vries, G. T., van Dijk, E., Richter, J., Nijland, M., Roemer, M. G. M., Stathi, P., Hijmering, N. J., Bladergroen, R., Pelaz, D. A., Diepstra, A., Eertink, C. J., Burggraaff, C. N., Kim, Y., Lugtenburg, P. J., van den Berg, A., Tzankov, A., Dirnhofer, S. & Dührsen, U. & 5 others, , 1 Dec 2025, In: Nature communications. 16, 1, 109.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Measuring Total Metabolic Tumor Volume from 18F-FDG PET: A Reality Check
Boellaard, R., Zwezerijnen, G. J. C., Buvat, I., Champion, L., Hovhannisyan-Baghdasarian, N., Orlhac, F., Arens, A. I. J., Lobeek, D., Celik, F., Mitea, C., Huijbregts, J. E., Tolboom, N., de Keizer, B., Valkema, R., van Velden, F. H. P., Dibbets-Schneider, P., Wiegers, S. E., Lugtenburg, P. J., Barrington, S. F. & Zijlstra, J. M., 1 May 2025, In: Journal of nuclear medicine. 66, 5, p. 802-805 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Rituximab maintenance for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in first complete remission: Long-term results of the HOVON-84 randomized phase III study by the HOVON and the Nordic Lymphoma Group (clinical trial number: NTR1014)
Lugtenburg, P. J., Nully Brown, P. D., van der Holt, B., de Jongh, E. & Zijlstra, J. M., 1 Jan 2025, In: European Journal of Cancer. 214, 115144.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/Letter to the editor › Academic
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