About the research
Chemotherapy has been an important weapon in the fight against cancer for decades. But unfortunately, it not only affects cancer cells, but also healthy cells - resulting in severe side effects. In this video, doctoral student Nuran Caz (UHasselt) clearly explains how her research aims to change this. She is working on an innovative therapy with nanoparticles that specifically deliver chemotherapy to the tumor. Like the mythical Trojan horse, the chemotherapies are hidden in a construction, allowing them to attack the unsuspecting cancer cells. Wondering how this works? Watch the video!
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