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Dutch Children's Formulary now also in use abroad Drug database for pediatric dosing available online for German, Austrian and Norwegian physicians

The Kinderformularium, developed in the Netherlands, now also provides pediatricians and pharmacists abroad with a database of drug dosage recommendations specifically aimed at treating children.

Radboud university medical center appoints thirteen female professors

Their fields of expertise cover the entire (bio-)medical field, ranging from fundamental and translational to clinical research, education and patient care.

E-learning avoids gastroscopy in patients with stomach complaints

Many patients with stomach complaints who are referred for a gastroscopy actually do not need that unpleasant examination. Thanks to an e-learning module, they become more aware of their complaints and many of them refrain from such an examination.

Image recognition for population-based lung cancer screening An interview with Bram van Ginneken

Being able to automatically recognize lung tumors on CT scans: professor of functional image analysis Bram van Ginneken developed software within his Vici project that is now used worldwide. The resulting cost savings bring the introduction of a population-based lung cancer screening closer.

Major EU grants for groundbreaking research into transplant organ rejection

Willem Mulder receives ERC Grant of 2,5 million euros

Grants for science communication at Radboudumc

Scientists at the Radboudumc have received two KNAW grants, each worth 10,000 euros, for science communication. With the new fund, KNAW underlines importance of making science accessible.

Obesity increases risk of death in uterine cancer PhD defense of Hannah Donkers on 22 April

Research by Hannah Donkers shows that obesity causes a worse survival rate in women with uterine cancer. In addition, it appears that lower socioeconomic class and anemia also contribute.

Patients who are obese or overweight are at risk for a more severe course of COVID-19

International study shows risk of mortality does not increase

Nico Sommerdijk appointed professor of Bone Biochemistry

New way of diagnostics detects 'undetectable' genetic defects

Research provides guidance for global application

Vici grant for Michiel Vermeulen Reading the epitranscriptome

Michiel Vermeulen, theme Cancer development and immune defense, has been awarded a Vici grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), one of the largest personal scientific awards in the Netherlands.

2.5 million Euros for cancer research into ovarian cancer and immunotherapy

The Radboudumc receives 2.5 million Euros from the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) for three studies to ensure oncological progress during COVID-19 period.

Miljoenen voor kennis- en investeringsconsortium op het gebied van AI

Een kennis- en investeringsconsortium met het Radboudumc heeft acht miljoen euro subsidie gekregen om innovatie op het gebied van Artificial Intelligence (AI) versneld naar de markt te brengen.

Genetische pleister ‘remt’ blindheid in patiënten met Usher syndroom Leidse ProQR bouwt onderzoek Radboudumc verder uit

Het Leidse biotechbedrijf ProQR Therapeutics presenteerde deze week positieve resultaten van een klinische fase I/II studie met het molecuul QR-421a, een molecuul dat in de vroegste fase is ontwikkeld door onderzoekers van het Radboudumc

One drop of blood brings progression of multiple myeloma into better view

Sensitive test opens door to personalized therapy

Skin reconstruction: one operation is enough

In patients undergoing skin reconstruction after a burn, a single operation can be enough to replace both the lower and upper skin.

Dry eyes can be treated with serum from donor blood

People with extremely dry eyes can be given serum eye drops derived from blood. For decades, this has been done with serum obtained from the patient's own blood (autologous). Researchers of Radboudumc, in collaboration with Sanquin, are showing that serum from donor blood (allogeneic) can be used.

Anti-tuberculosis drug can be safely dosed even higher

Shorter treatment may be possible with higher doses

Dirk Lefeber receives NWO Vici grant for research on sugar metabolism

Amount of 1.5 million euros for Professor of Glycosylation Disorders in Neurology

A genetic patch to prevent hereditary deafness Research in Radboudumc shows that a therapeutic approach for DFNA9 can work

They can hear well up to about forty years old, but then suddenly deafness strikes people with DFNA9. The cells of the inner ear can no longer reverse the damage caused by a genetic defect in their DNA. Researchers at Radboud university medical center have now developed a “genetic patch”

We are getting less physically active due to the coronavirus pandemic

“If exercise was available in the form of a pill, it would be the most commonly prescribed drug in the world.”

A new consortium of the EU Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) aims to establish the biggest database of pathology images to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence in medicine

To take AI development in pathology to the next level, a European consortium combining leading European research centres, hospitals as well as major pharmaceutical industries, is going to develop a repository for the sharing of pathology data.

A full blood count of COVID-19 patients can predict disease severity

International research led by the Radboud university medical center makes it easier for healthcare providers to estimate the expected clinical picture.

Willem Mulder joins Radboud University Medical Center

The department of Internal Medicine of the Radboudumc is extremely happy to announce that on January 1st, 2021 Prof. dr. Willem Mulder (1976) will be joining the department.

Demerger Radboud university medical center and Radboud University is a fact as of 1 January

Last Friday the board of the Stichting Katholieke Universiteit, together with the Executive Board of Radboud university medical center and the Executive Board of Radboud University, agreed on the ‘decision to separate’.

Een draagbaar infuus voor mobielere patiënten en lagere werkdruk bij verpleegkundigen

Strategische samenwerking Radboudumc en Ivy Medical krijgt verder vorm

Vidi grants for Francesco Ciompi, Koen Haak and Laurien Buffart

They each receive 800,000 euros for their own line of research.

Stichting Katholieke Universiteit to lose its “Catholic” designation

SKU Board Appoints Four New Board Members

The board of Stichting Katholieke Universiteit (SKU), the supervisory body of Radboud University and Radboud university medical center, has appointed four new board members as of 17 October 2020.

Elderly people protected against respiratory infections by BCG vaccine However, the effect of the vaccine specifically against COVID-19 has not been demonstrated

Henri Timmers appointed professor of Endocrine Diseases

Henri Timmers has been appointed professor of Internal Medicine, with a special focus on endocrine diseases, at Radboud University/Radboud university medical center. This appointment became effective on 1 May 2020.

Royal honours for seven Radboud professors

On Friday 24 April, seven professors from Radboud University and Radboud university medical center received telephone calls from the mayors of their towns informing them that they had been awarded royal honours for their exceptional scientific and social merits.

Radboudumc researchers publish new insights into COVID-19 Consequences for treatment are now being examined internationally

Researchers at the Radboud university medical center seem to have found an essential mechanism in the disease process of Covid-19, which has so far been overlooked. If the insight is correct, it probably has important consequences for the treatment of the disease.

Jurgen Fütterer appointed Professor of Image-Guided Oncological Interventions

RIHS researcher Fütterer is an interventional radiologist and an expert in the field of cancer imaging techniques, image-guided interventions and robotics. He is also Professor at the Robotics and Mechatronics Group at the University of Twente.

Acute Opname afdeling Radboudumc biedt verlichting in Nijmeegse spoedzorg Snellere doorstroom patiënten Spoedeisende Hulp

Door Acute Opname afdeling patiënten sneller naar de juiste plek.

Mark Janssen member of the Executive Board of Radboud university medical center from 15 March 2020

Mr. Mark Janssen has been appointed by the Stichting Katholieke Universiteit as member of the Executive Board of Radboud university medical center (Radboudumc) from 15 March 2020, with the focus areas of finance and financial operational management, ICT, and construction.

Bertine Lahuis appointed Chair of the Executive Board of Radboud university medical center from 1 January 2020

The Board of the Stichting Katholieke Universiteit has appointed Dr. Bertine Lahuis as Chair of the Executive Board of the Radboud university medical center from 1 January 2020.

Call: turn your research into a media production!

During the science film festival InScience you can participate in InVision: a workshop on making scientific movies and other crossover projects.

Radboud University and Radboud university medical center are examining demerger

Stichting Katholieke Universiteit (SKU) is going to examine the possibility of the administrative demerger of Radboud University and Radboud university medical center. The aim is to make both organisations more efficient within an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.

Overwhelming number of participants for Radboudumc research studies at Lowlands festival

As representatives of the cardiology department Radboudumc, Marc Brouwer and Joris Nas look back on the 3-day Lowlands festival with great satisfaction. The Lowlands Saves Lives Trial was an overwhelming success with the inclusion of 383 festival attendees in a randomized study.

Walking for science Research by Radboud university medical center and Radboud University during the Vierdaagse (Four Day Marches)

The Vierdaagse is a unique opportunity to conduct research into physical activity and healthy lifestyle.

Professor Jan W.A. Smit appointed as dean/vice chair of Radboud university medical center as of 1 August 2019

The Board of the Stichting Katholieke Universiteit has appointed Professor Jan Smit as vice chair of the Executive Board per 1 August 2019.

1.6 million euros for Radboud university medical center in new study into shorter tuberculosis treatment

The study is meant to reveal whether a shorter treatment using a new combination of four different antibiotics could be as effective as the regular, longer treatment for tuberculosis (TB).

Frank Bosch, internist-intensivist at Rijnstate, appointed as Professor of Acute Internal Medicine

Rijnstate’s internist-intensivist Frank Bosch has been appointed as Professor of Acute Internal Medicine at Radboud University/Radboud University medical center/Rijnstate.

In memoriam Leon van Halder

Leon van Halder deceased

We are deeply saddened to hear that Leon van Halder has passed away on the 27th of March. Until recently, he was Chairman of the Executive Board of Radboud university medical center. Only a few weeks ago, he stepped down from this position because of his illness.

Ignacio Malagon, first professor of Pediatric Anaesthesiology in the Netherlands

Ignacio Malagon has been appointed professor of Pediatric Anaesthesiology at Radboud University / Radboud university medical center with effect from 1 January 2019. He is the first professor in this field in the Netherlands.

Thomas Maal appointed full professor of 3D Technology in Healthcare

3D technology leads to better care and lower costs.

Making choices in healthcare is difficult but citizens will show politics the way

Well-informed citizens are not just aware of the financial necessity of making choices in healthcare, they are also prepared to make these choices. They do so by providing concrete criteria and examples, which serve as guidelines for politicians.

Early detection of lung cancer with 3D navigation new method increases the chance of curing lung cancer

Radboudumc has begun researching a new 3D navigation technique to detect lung cancer at an early stage.