Nadine Nieste

Nadine Nieste obtained both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology. During her studies, she specialized in the fields of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Biology and Orthopedic Biomechanics. Driven by a strong interest in translational research and multidisciplinary collaboration, she started her PhD in December 2024 at the Department of Surgery in close collaboration with the M4i research institute at Maastricht University. Her research focuses on unraveling the molecular profiles of pancreatic cysts and tumors to improve the diagnosis and clinical management of these pancreatic lesions. This project integrates clinical data with the analysis of patient-derived samples using mass spectrometry imaging and other advanced molecular analytical techniques to characterize the pancreatic lesions. Through this approach, her work aims to address key clinical challenges, including predicting the risk of malignancy, treatment response and patient survival, ultimately contributing to more personalized and effective care for patients with pancreatic cysts and cancer.