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Acknowledgments
Although it is not the traditional way, I want to, first of all, thank God for the gift of life. This Ph.D. learning curve is an important part of my life story and journey and the people that have influenced me in more ways than one.
First of all, I want to thank my promoter and mentor Professor dr. Maikel P. Peppelenbosch for his deep scientific and personal support, encouraging my initiatives and ideas with his constructive cognitive disposition. I have learned a lot about the exciting field of cancer research through his guidance which is critical for the fulfillment of this work, and I will always be grateful for his contribution in turning a raw Africa-student into a scientist.
I owe a lot to my co-promoter Dr. Auke P. Verhaar who graciously accepted to be a mentor. I was a ‘rookie’ in a lot of ways, but you and Maikel gave me the chance to prove what I could do it. Indeed I am happy that here I am, writing acknowledgment of a thesis that has proven to be tough but enlightening and rewarding. Auke, I say thank you form the depths of the heart.
I can only hope that my further steps will bring me into a working environment as pleasant, excellent as Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherland, although I had fears of how can I meet and work with such great people like Leonie van der Velden-Moree with a warm disposition. Towards the end of my Ph.D. studies specifically, there are exceptional people that I met, and they became better friends with; and with whom I have formed a strong bond: Pauline Ikpa and Osemeke .U. Osokogu who graciously helped me understand the Dutch structure of educational learning and shared in the destiny of my Ph.D. learning curve. I would like to thank Q. Pan (Abdallah) for his warm reception at the Schipol airport and for patiently guiding me into this programme at my early stage. My Officemate: Vincent, Wenshi, Estela, Buyun, Wen, Janine, Monique, Cynthia, Changbo, Buyun, Wenshi thanks for your warm reception. My brother Daniel Adamu, thanks for being a brother, your support and encouragement were awesome. My Paranimf Dr. S Suk Yee Lam and Rashida Mohamedhoesein you ladies are awesome with great inspiration, thanks for your overwhelming support which I remain indebted.
Nederlandse samenvatting
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