Alissa Groenendijk | Pediatric Oncology | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Alissa Groenendijk
Researcher Alissa Groenendijk
Affiliation Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology
Country Netherlands
Scopus ID 57224777633
Documents 8
Citations 103
h-index 4
Subject Area Pediatric Oncology
Event World Top Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-6466-7785

Alissa Groenendijk
Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology

The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers whose scholarly activities demonstrate meaningful scientific advancement, methodological rigor, and measurable research influence. Alissa Groenendijk has contributed to the field of pediatric oncology through published research focused on childhood cancer, clinical outcomes, and translational biomedical investigations. Her scholarly profile reflects peer-reviewed publications, citation impact, and engagement with internationally indexed research databases, providing evidence of an active academic career.[1]

Abstract

Alissa Groenendijk’s academic profile illustrates participation in pediatric oncology research emphasizing clinically relevant questions related to childhood malignancies, patient management, and translational science. Her publications indexed in Scopus indicate consistent scientific engagement and measurable citation performance. These indicators support consideration for recognition through research excellence awards that acknowledge scholarly productivity and scientific contribution.[1][2]

Keywords

Innovative Research Award, Alissa Groenendijk, Pediatric Oncology, Childhood Cancer, Wilms Tumor, Translational Medicine, Clinical Oncology, Cancer Research, Molecular Oncology, Pediatric Cancer Research, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Scientific Research Excellence, Academic Recognition, Scopus Author, ORCID Researcher, Biomedical Research, Oncology Publications, Research Impact, Citation Analysis, World Top Scientist Awards.

Introduction

Research in pediatric oncology requires multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based clinical investigation, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes. Scholars working within this discipline contribute to advances in diagnosis, treatment strategies, survivorship, and quality of care. Academic recognition programs evaluate researchers using publication quality, citation metrics, scientific influence, and contributions to knowledge dissemination.[3]

Research Profile

Affiliated with the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology in the Netherlands, Alissa Groenendijk has developed an academic portfolio represented through indexed publications and international scholarly visibility. According to the available Scopus profile, her research output comprises eight indexed documents with more than one hundred citations and an h-index of four, reflecting growing academic influence within her specialization.[1]

Research Contributions

Her published work contributes to pediatric oncology by addressing clinically meaningful research questions relevant to childhood cancers and translational medicine. Such investigations assist healthcare professionals and researchers in understanding disease mechanisms, evaluating therapeutic approaches, and supporting evidence-informed clinical practice. The integration of collaborative research strengthens the broader scientific understanding of pediatric cancer management.[2]

Publications

The available publication record demonstrates contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature indexed within international bibliographic databases. Publications have accumulated citations from subsequent studies, indicating continued scholarly engagement with the reported findings. Many biomedical articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), enabling persistent identification and long-term accessibility within scholarly communication.[2][4]

Research Impact

Citation counts, h-index values, publication records, and institutional affiliations collectively provide commonly accepted indicators for evaluating research influence. Although bibliometric measures should be interpreted alongside qualitative scientific assessment, they remain valuable tools for recognizing sustained scholarly productivity and academic visibility.[1][3]

Award Suitability

Based on publicly available scholarly indicators, Alissa Groenendijk demonstrates characteristics frequently considered during evaluations for academic recognition, including peer-reviewed publications, measurable citation performance, institutional research affiliation, and contributions to pediatric oncology. Final award determinations remain subject to the eligibility requirements, review procedures, and evaluation criteria established by the World Top Scientist Awards.[5]

Conclusion

The academic profile presented here summarizes the publicly available scholarly information associated with Alissa Groenendijk and highlights research activity within pediatric oncology. The combination of indexed publications, citation metrics, institutional affiliation, and ongoing scientific engagement reflects an active contribution to biomedical research while supporting consideration for professional recognition through competitive academic award programs.[1]

References

  1. Groenendijk, A., Mavinkurve-Groothuis, A. M. C., van Tinteren, H., de Krijger, R. R., Al-Saadi, R., Pritchard-Jones, K., Ramírez-Villar, G. L., Vujanic, G., Melchior, P., Godzinski, J., et al. (2026). Characteristics and outcome of patients with second and subsequent relapse of Wilms tumour: A report from the SIOP Renal Tumour Study Group. EJC Paediatric Oncology.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcped.2026.100520
  2. Groenendijk, A., Aronow, B. J., Cost, N., Cajaiba, M., Renfro, L. A., Perlman, E. J., Dyer, L., Smolarek, T. A., Mullen, E. A., Pervaiz, S., et al. (2026). Integrated molecular, genomic, and clinical characterization of pediatric and adolescent translocation renal cell carcinoma: A report from the Children’s Oncology Group. Biomedicines, 14(5), 955.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines14050955
  3. Groenendijk, A., van Tinteren, H., de Krijger, R. R., Vujanic, G., Al-Saadi, R., Pritchard-Jones, K., Ramírez-Villar, G. L., Melchior, P., Godzinski, J., Schenk, J.-P., et al. (2025). Outcome of patients with a first relapse after intermediate- or high-risk Wilms tumor, treated according to SIOP WT 2001/UK-IMPORT study: A report from the SIOP Renal Tumour Study Group. Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urolonc.2025.05.018
  4. Groenendijk, A., Drost, J., Mavinkurve-Groothuis, A. M. C., van Grotel, M., Janssens, G. O., Littooij, A. S., van der Steeg, A. F. W., van den Heuvel-Eibrink, M. M., Kester, L., & de Krijger, R. R. (2025). Gene expression analysis of (paired) primary and relapsed Wilms tumor samples to unravel the underlying factors driving tumor recurrence. Cancer Medicine.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70969
  5. van Belzen, I. A. E. M., van Tuil, M., Badloe, S., Strengman, E., Janse, A., Verwiel, E. T. P., van der Leest, D. F. M., de Vos, S., Baker-Hernandez, J., Groenendijk, A., et al. (2022). Molecular characterization reveals subclasses of 1q gain in intermediate-risk Wilms tumors. bioRxiv (Preprint).
    https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.08.12.503742

Alina Basnet | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alina Basnet | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, United States

Profile

Scopus

Short Bio

Dr. Alina Basnet is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the Division of Hematology Oncology. She is a dedicated clinician and educator with extensive experience in internal medicine and oncology, contributing significantly to the field through her clinical practice, research, and teaching.

Education 🎓

Dr. Basnet earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Kathmandu University, Nepal (2003-2009). Prior to medical school, she completed her higher secondary degree at St. Xavier’s Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2001-2003). Her postgraduate training includes an Internal Medicine Residency at Seton Hall University (2012-2015) and a Hematology-Oncology Fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University (2015-2018).

Experience 💼

Dr. Basnet serves as the Fellowship Program Director for the Division of Hematology Oncology at SUNY Upstate Medical University since June 2023. She has also been a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine since 2018. Previously, she was the Quality Officer for the division and has held various clinical and academic positions in Nepal and the United States.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Basnet’s research focuses on genitourinary cancers, clinical outcomes in oncology, and the role of tumor mutational burden in therapeutic response. She has been a principal investigator in several clinical trials and actively collaborates with national cooperative oncology groups.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Basnet has been recognized with several awards, including the Intern of the Year (2012-2013) and travel awards to major conferences like ASCO and the Hematology Fellows Consortium. She also received invitations to present at regional and national oncology meetings.

Publications 📚

  1. Genomic Profiles and Clinical Outcomes of Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Elevated Tumor Mutational Burden
    • Necchi A, Spiess PE, Costa de Padua T, Li R, Grivas P, Huang RSP, Lin DI, Danziger N, Ross JS, Jacob JM, Sager RA, Basnet A, et al.
    • JAMA Netw Open (2023), cited by 38 articles.
  2. PRESTO: A Phase III, Open-Label Study of Intensification of Androgen Blockade in Patients with High-Risk Biochemically Relapsed Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
    • Aggarwal R, Heller G, Hillman DW, Xiao H, Picus J, Taplin ME, Dorff T, Appleman L, Weckstein D, Patnaik A, Basnet A, et al.
    • J Clin Oncol (2024), cited by 12 articles.

Julio Pimente | Cancer Biology | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Julio Pimente | Cancer Biology | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Julio M. Pimentel is an accomplished cancer biologist and clinical researcher specializing in translational medicine. With a robust background in studying resistance mechanisms in cancer therapies, Dr. Pimentel has significantly contributed to understanding and overcoming resistance in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and pancreatic cancer. Currently, he serves as an Institutional Research Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, San Diego. His work is aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes and expanding leadership diversity in STEM fields.

Profile 📄

For more details on Dr. Julio M. Pimentel’s academic and professional journey, visit his LinkedIn profile.

Education 🎓

Doctor of Philosophy in Cancer Biology (2023), Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dissertation: “The Mechanisms of TRAIL Resistance in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.”

Master of Science in Clinical Investigation and Translational Medicine (2018), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Thesis: “Metabolic Reprogramming with Beta-Alanine to Overcome Gemcitabine Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer.”

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (2014), California State University Stanislaus, with concentrations in Molecular Biology & Microbiology and a Minor in Chemistry.

Experience 🧑‍🔬

IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellow (2023-Present), University of California San Diego. Research on endothelial cytoprotective signaling.

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant (2019-2023), Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute & Wayne State University. Investigated mechanisms of TRAIL resistance in TNBC.

MSCTI Graduate Research Assistant (2016-2018), University of Miami & Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Focused on overcoming chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer.

Instructional Student Assistant (2012-2016), California State University Stanislaus. Tutored students in various scientific disciplines.

Licensed Nurse Aide (2012-2013), Covenant Care at Home & Emanuel Medical Center. Provided end-of-life care.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Pimentel’s research interests include cancer biology, mechanisms of drug resistance, translational medicine, and immunotherapy. His work primarily focuses on identifying and targeting resistance pathways in aggressive cancers, such as TNBC and pancreatic cancer, to improve therapeutic efficacy and patient outcomes.

Awards 🏆

UCSD Institutional Research Academic Career Development Award (2025-2023)

Leonard N. Simons Award (2023)

Oakland County Executive’s Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2023

Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs by The Top 100 Magazine (2022)

National Latino Leader Award by the National Diversity Council (2021)

Publications Top Notes 📚

Targeting PP2A to Overcome TRAIL Resistance in TNBC Cells (Published in Journal of Cancer Research, 2023) [Cited by 25 articles].

p62/SQSTM1 as a Critical Player in PARP Inhibitor Resistance in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (Published in Molecular Carcinogenesis, 2022) [Cited by 18 articles].

RNA-seq Identifies Inflammatory Pathways to Confer TRAIL Resistance in TNBC Cells (Under Peer Review, 2023).