Dr. Dana Mustafa is a translational cancer researcher with over 20 years of experience in precision oncology, specializing in pancreatic cancer and brain metastasis. She founded the first spatial biology laboratory in the Benelux region, pioneering innovative approaches to map tumor heterogeneity and the tumor microenvironment at single-cell resolution. Her work integrates molecular profiling and patient stratification to guide personalized therapies and optimize clinical trial design. A committed mentor, Dr. Mustafa trains and inspires the next generation of scientists, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across molecular biology, bioinformatics, and clinical research. She actively promotes innovation by bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical application, contributing to high-impact publications and international precision medicine initiatives. Driven by both scientific rigor and patient-centered impact, she aims to transform cancer treatment, advancing smarter therapeutic strategies and bringing renewed hope to patients through cutting-edge, personalized approaches.