Brain Center nieuws
Brain Center nieuws
Stem cell therapy for brain damage in newborns
Research shows that brain damage in newborns can be safely treated with stem cells.
Read moreBrain-computer interfaces for paralyzed people
A research consortium led by the UMC Utrecht Brain Center has been awarded a grant of nearly 6 million euros by the European Innovation Council. With the funds, the researchers want to develop fully implantable Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology for people with locked-in syndrome (LIS).
Read moreVeni grant for UMC Utrecht researcher
Mariana Pedroso Branco will work on brain technology for children with communication problems.
Read moreOpening the blood-brain barrier with sound waves
The blood-brain barrier is the brain's natural protective mechanism. Dutch researchers, including experts from UMC Utrecht, are trying to open this barrier temporarily and safely. They are doing so in an innovative manner, namely with the help of sound waves. By temporarily opening the blood-brain barrier, drugs can reach the brain more easily and brain disorders may be better treated.
Read moreNynke Boonstra appointed full professor
UMC Utrecht has appointed Nynke Boonstra as Professor of Nursing in Mental Health, effective February 1, 2022. The chair, which falls under the strategic program Brain, is a unique collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine of Utrecht University and educational institution GGZ-VS. 'If we scientifically substantiate the intrinsic value of the work of nurses, it will be taken seriously.'
Read moreVeni grant for two researchers at UMC Utrecht
NWO has awarded 78 promising young scientists a Veni grant of up to 280,000 euros.
Read moreStudy of psychedelics against depression completed
The British company COMPASS Pathways has announced the results of a large-scale international study on the effect of psilocybin against treatment-resistant depression. The results show that psilocybin, the active substance in certain mushrooms and truffles, can help some patients.
Read moreHow stem cell therapy can repair brain injuries in newborns
A new stem cell therapy which stimulates the brain’s own healing power appears to be a breakthrough in repairing brain damage in newborns.
Read moreInterview with Professor Martine van Zandvoort
Martine van Zandvoort has been professor of Translational Neuropsychology since 1 July 2021. Her chair, which was established within the strategic theme Brain, creates a bridge between the Faculty of Social Sciences at Utrecht University and the Faculty of Medicine at UMC Utrecht.
Read moreMRI scanner measures the beating of the brain
Researchers at UMC Utrecht have taught the MRI scanner a new trick. With it, the device can map how the brain pulses slightly under the influence of the heartbeat. The beating of the brain is a fascinating phenomenon that we currently know very little about.
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