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Sabine Fuchs appointed professor
How do we improve care for patients with rare diseases for which there are currently no treatments? This question is central to the work of pediatrician Sabine Fuchs. She has been appointed professor of Metabolic diseases and innovative therapies at the UMC Utrecht as of April 15, 2024. ‘I want to make these types of diseases treatable by also focusing on the other organs.’
Read more"The Next Step"... Jeanette Leusen's inaugural lecture
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Jeanette Leusen, professor of Antibody Therapy at Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht, delivered her inaugural lecture. There she addressed the discovery, development and clinical application of antibodies. Partly due to the research of Jeanette and her group, antibodies based on immunoglobulin A (IgA) also appear to have great potential as a next generation treatment option in cancer, and perhaps also in infectious diseases. A first drug candidate is now ready for the next step: a ‘first-in-human’ study, but this will require more investment.
Read moreCan Jos Malda crack the code of cartilage?
In our aging society, healing joint problems is becoming increasingly important. To do this, cartilage damage must become repairable. But so far it has proven impossible to recreate the intricate internal structure of cartilage. Professor Jos Malda has now received an ERC Advanced grant of €2.5 million to crack that code.
Read moreDecoding the brain - Loss of use does not mean loss of function
Imagine you are completely immobile, only able to blink to communicate with the outside world. This is the reality for people with locked-in syndrome, a condition where patients are completely paralysed except for their eyes, while being fully conscious. Mark Bruurmijn spent his PhD working on building a brain-computer interface, helping these patients to communicate. On April 11th Bruurmijn receives his doctorate for his work on decoding the brain.
Read more"I'm a real tech guy"
How do diseases develop? How can we recognize them more quickly? And how can we treat them in a more targeted way? By analyzing very large amounts of molecular data with the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI). This is what Jeroen de Ridder is dedicated to. As of 1 April 2024, he has been appointed as professor of bioinformatics in molecular biology at UMC Utrecht, within the Strategic Program Cancer.
Read moreGrant for research teams UMC Utrecht from ZonMw Open Competition
Five research teams of the UMC Utrecht receive a grant for projects in the framework of the ZonMw Open Competition. With this funding, the research teams can develop innovative team science initiatives that contribute to innovation within fundamental (bio)medical science and long-term health care. Within all projects, the research teams collaborate with other knowledge institutions. A total of 29 projects were honored for an amount of 23 million euros.
Read moreZonMw grant for Catherine Robin and Riccardo Levato
Catherine Robin and Riccardo Levato received a ZonMw open competition grant of €750.000. The grant offers them the opportunity to implement an innovative three-dimensional bioprinting technology for the study of blood stem cell production.
Read more‘Your work-life balance is so much better’
What’s it like to move to the Netherlands from abroad and start a research position at UMC Utrecht? Alex Yermanos (US) and Fanny Boisnard (France), both employed at the CTI department, got to talk about the international differences in academics, culture shocks and why brings her own lunch to work.
Read moreGovernment invests in animal-free innovations
The Dutch National Growth Fund will invest 124.5 million euros in a new centre for animal-free biomedical testing. Of this investment, 55 million euros are awarded directly and 69.5 million euros are granted subject to conditions. Known as the Centre for Animal-Free Biomedical Translation, its aim is to generate safer, more effective treatments, while reducing animal suffering.
Read moreAlliance EWUU Annual Conference 2024: 'Navigating Transitions'
How do we navigate societal transitions using cross-disciplinary education and research? This question is the focus of the EWUU alliance Annual Conference 2024 'Navigating Transitions', on Wednesday, April 24, at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
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