23 April 2018

The ZonMw Pearl is a prize, awarded to ZonMw projects which concern current healthcare issues, have exceptional results and involve cooperation with practice based stakeholders. These projects distinguish themselves through innovative approaches, newsworthiness, and/or remarkable collaborations.

Nicole van de Kar, theme Renal disorders, received the ZonMw Pearl for her research into the further development of the treatment of aHUS.

More information (only available in Dutch): link.

 

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