The true age of your blood vessels reveals the risk of further cardiovascular diseases

We all have that one friend who never seems to age. But did you know this phenomenon is visible not only on the outside but also deep within our blood vessels? This biological ageing caught the attention of Ernest Diez Benavente, PhD, from the Department of Experimental Cardiology at UMC Utrecht. His new research shows that the biological age of our blood vessels plays a significant role in the development of future cardiovascular diseases.

Jaap Trappenburg appointed EWUU Alliance Coordinator

The Board of the EWUU alliance between Eindhoven University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Utrecht University and University Medical Centre Utrecht has decided to appoint Jaap Trappenburg to the position of Alliance Coordinator as of 12 August.

Cullen lecture: loose ends in transfer

Transfer from one organization or health care provider to another is a well-known high-risk moment in patients' care journey. How do we prevent loose ends when transferring patients in the care network so that continuity of care is not compromised? That was the subject of the sixth Adrienne Cullen Lecture this week at the UMC Utrecht, with the theme ‘Switching smoothly’: how do we avoid loose ends when transferring patients in the care network’.

Patricia Bruijning-Verhagen appointed professor of vaccination and infection control epidemiology

Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht have announced the appointment of Patricia Bruijning-Verhagen as professor of vaccination and infection control epidemiology, effective June 1, 2024. This position will enable Patricia to continue her work in designing and evaluating optimal infection prevention policies through vaccination and other innovative strategies. Her appointment comes at a crucial time, as the world faces the dual challenge of emerging infectious diseases and an expanding portfolio of vaccines.

Unique trial patients with CF: customisation with organoids

Dilara Vilic is the first European patient with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to participate in a unique clinical trial at the Wilhelmina Children's Hospital in Utrecht. For the clinical trial, patients are selected for the first time with the Utrecht CF organoid model.

Kidney tumors in children: specific diagnosis with MRI

Justine van der Beek researched how different types of kidney tumors can be distinguished using MRI scans.

World-class collaboration receives €37.5 million for regenerative medicine using smart materials

Jeroen Pasterkamp member of Academia Europaea

Jeroen Pasterkamp, professor of Translational Neuroscience and scientific director of the UMC Utrecht Brain Center, has been appointed a member of the Academia Europaea. That is the European society of scientists belonging to the global top. The appointment is a tribute to Jeroen's groundbreaking research and leadership in the neuroscience field.

Alternatives to antibiotics: Adapting phages to overcome bacterial defense barriers

Collaborating researchers from University Medical Center Utrecht and Delft University of Technology have received funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to develop more broadly acting bacteriophages. With help of such adapted phages, the researchers want to overcome bacterial defense barriers, which are important mechanisms in the bacterial resistance against bacteriophages.

Study of new treatment for severe influenza pneumonia

Van elke vijf patiënten die met ernstige longontsteking door influenza op de intensive care (IC) worden opgenomen, overlijdt er gemiddeld één. Om dit relatief hoge risico op overlijden te verlagen, gaan Nederlandse onderzoekers onder leiding van UMC Utrecht geneesmiddelen die eerder succesvol waren bij de behandeling van patiënten met ernstige Covid-19 op de IC terecht kwamen, nu ook onderzoeken bij IC-patiënten met ernstige longontsteking door influenza. ZonMw heeft voor deze studie een subsidie van ruim € 2.1 miljoen beschikbaar gesteld.