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Tailored drug dosage for pregnant women

14 March 2022

Three quarters of women in the Netherlands use some form of medication during pregnancy, but little is known about the appropriate dosages. Research by the Radboudumc, MUMC+ and Lareb Mothers of Tomorrow should change this.

New method to prevent ovarian cancer increases quality of life

8 June 2021

Researchers at Radboudumc have shown that quality of life is better in women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation after fallopian tube removal with delayed ovarian removal to prevent ovarian cancer.

2.5 million Euros for cancer research into ovarian cancer and immunotherapy

15 April 2021

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

Annemiek Nap appointed professor of Reproductive Medicine

3 November 2020

Gynaecologist Annemiek Nap has been appointed professor of Reproductive Medicine with effect from 1 January 2021. In this capacity, Nap will focus on finding solutions to issues in the field of fertility. In addition, she will work on improving the care for women with endometriosis.

Grant for early detection of ovarian cancer

5 June 2020

The Department of Biochemistry (Toin van Kuppevelt/Willeke Daamen), together with the Department of Gynecology, has been awarded a grant of 144 kEuro for the development of an assay for the early detection of ovarian cancer.

Marc Spaanderman appointed Professor of Obstetrics

16 April 2020

Marc Spaanderman has been appointed Professor of Obstetrics at Radboud University/ Radboud university medical center, with effect from 1 March 2020.

Differences in the placental disposition of TNF inhibitors uncovered

19 March 2020

In Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, researchers from the Depts. of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Health Evidence, in collaboration with Sanquin Diagnostic Services, investigated the placental handling of the TNF inhibitors infliximab and etanercept.

Plugging the gap ZonMw/Health Holland grant

3 March 2020

RIMLS en RIHS researchers Willeke Daamen, Frank Vandenbussche, Joris van Drongelen, Toin van Kuppevelt and Janneke Grutters have been granted 1.3 million euro for the development and evaluation of a new technology to prevent premature rupture of fetal membranes (iPPROM).

The real impact of menstrual complaints on work and school productivity

8 July 2019

Menstrual period symptoms may be linked to nearly nine days of lost productivity every year, through presenteeism, suggests the largest study of its kind, published in the journal BMJ Open. But the real impact on women and society is underestimated and poorly appreciated, say the researchers.

The impact of menstrual symptoms on everyday life

28 March 2019

Bertho Nieboer and colleagues described the results of a survey among 42,879 women about the impact of menstrual symptoms on everyday life in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Radboudumc fertility treatments have highest success rate in the Netherlands

10 January 2019

In 2017 the probability of a successful pregnancy after fertility treatment was greatest at Radboudumc. In that year, Radboudumc had the best outcomes of all fertility clinics in the Netherlands, not only for regular IVF and ICSI treatments, but also for cryogenic treatments.

New grant for DIABIP project

27 November 2018

An EFRO grant (European Fund for Regional Development) of € 948,808 was assigned to the researchgroup of the DIABIP project led by Kirsten Kluivers, urogynaecologist of the Radboudumc, and part of the theme Reconstructive and regenerative medicine.

Regenerative medicine could treat fecal incontinence, in the future

15 November 2018

Wiep de Lingy and Alejandra Ruiz-Zapata, theme Reconstructive and regenerative medicine, systematically reviewed preclinical and clinical studies looking into regenerative medicine strategies to treat fecal incontinence in a recent publication in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

A personal touch of Frank Vandenbussche

8 November 2018

In order to promote interaction amongst colleagues within RIMLS, we have a ‘personal touch’ series setting employees in the spotlight. A light-hearted manner to learn about the colleagues you know and those you don’t! This week: Frank Vandenbussche.

Identification of dozens of ovarian cancer genes

21 August 2018

In Cancer Research, a global consortium in which Leon Massuger and Bart Kiemeney participate describes the identification of dozens of low-penetrance genes at genomic loci that were previously associated with ovarian cancer.

Oscar Contreras Ortiz Award for Kirsten Kluivers

23 July 2018

Kirsten Kluivers, theme Reconstructive and regenerative medicine, and her team, received this grant for the publication entitled: “Risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse and its recurrence: a systematic review”.

Biomechanics and pelvic floor disorders, should clinicians know?

23 April 2018

Alejandra Ruiz-Zapata and John Heesakkers, theme Reconstructive and regenerative Medicine, assessed the current knowledge and a scientific approach to the biomechanical properties of the pelvic floor tissues in a recent publication in European Urology Supplements.

NWO Open Mind grant for Gert Weijers and Freke Wilmink

16 November 2017

What do the lungs of unborn children sound like?