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In order to maximize quality of life in pediatric psoriasis reaching for clear skin is necessary
12 December 2019In JAMA Dermatology, Bruins et al showed that greatest improvement in quality of life was achieved with 90% improvement of the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and 90% decrease of affected body surface area in a large cohort of children with psoriasis.
Vote for the Supervisor of the year
12 December 2019Now you have the chance to vote for your preferred candidate. Have fun, and go for it, support and promote the ideal supervisor. Deadline for voting is 5 January 2020. The three nominated finalists are: Joost Drenth, Marien de Jonge and Iris Nagtegaal.
New insights into the initiation of T cell responses in the spleen
11 December 2019Carl Figdor and colleagues, theme Cancer development and immune defense, provide insights into the initiation of T cell responses in the spleen and their consequences for T cell differentiation. They have published their results in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA.
Dietrich-Knorr Prize for Hedi Claahsen-van der Grinten
10 December 2019Hedi Claahsen-van der Grinten, theme Vascular damage, received the Dietrich-Knorr prize 2019 for the best published paper in the field of adrenal research, for her publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
'Stofwisselkracht' grant for Paola de Haas and Alessandra Cambi
5 December 2019Paola de Haas and Alessandra Cambi, theme Nanomedicine, have recently been awarded a grant from ‘Stichting Stofwisselkracht’ for their project entitled “Identification of immune-related symptoms in Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation”.
Newly appointed Junior Principal Clinicians
3 December 2019The appointed junior Principal Clinician for RIMLS are Heidi Zweers-van Essen and Jenneke Leentjens. These caregivers are at the forefront of renewing patient care and take the lead in the development and realization of the Radboudumc vision.
Exploration meeting Academic Alliance on Oncology
2 December 2019Within the Academic Alliance, the Maastricht UMC+ and Radboudumc are already working together in several areas. And this is happening in more and more fields. On 27 November researchers from both umc's met during the fourth Exploration meeting, this time with the theme: Oncology.
Two DCMN researchers in top 1 percent by citations
28 November 2019Jan Buitelaar and Christian Beckmann made it to this year’s list of highly cited researchers. Researchers in this list are selected for their exceptional research performance and are regarded to have had a major impact on fellow scientists.
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Two RIHS researchers in top 1 percent by citations
28 November 2019Bart-Jan Kullberg and Jacques Meis, made it to this year’s list of highly cited researchers. Researchers in this list are selected for their exceptional research performance and are regarded to have had a major impact on fellow scientists.
Five RIMLS researchers in top 1 percent by citations
26 November 2019Leo Joosten, Jos van der Meer, Mihai Netea, Henk Stunnenberg and Frank van de Veerdonk, made it to this year’s list of highly cited researchers. Researchers in this list are selected for their exceptional research performance and are regarded to have had a major impact on fellow scientists.
Technology for Oncology II grant application funded
21 November 2019The grant application called "aiREAD – Accurate and Intelligent Reading for EArlier breast cancer Detection” by project leader Ioannis Sechopoulos, has been selected for funding under the NWO TTW – KWF Kankerbestrijding – Top Sector LSH Partnership “Technology for Oncology II”.
KNCV Golden Master Award call for nominations
20 November 2019The Royal Netherlands Chemistry Society awards this prize each year to the best Master’s research project. The Master’s thesis must relate to research in the field of chemistry, life sciences, process technology or (bio-)molecular sciences. Deadline: 31-12-2019.
Podosome nanoscale architecture redefined
20 November 2019Koen van den Dries and Alessandra Cambi, theme Nanomedicine, revealed how the nanoscale architecture of podosomes enables dendritic cells to protrude and sense their extracellular environment. They have published their results in Nature Communications.
270 times Homo Universalis in Nijmegen
20 November 2019What does a scientist of the future look like? International young scientists addressed this important topic during the ENABLE conference, organized by young researchers for young researchers. They showed how the new generation of researchers wants to open up science to the public.
More expertise needed for patients with prolonged Disorder of Consciousness
14 November 2019Willemijn van Erp published in the Annals of Neurology that nearly 80% of people with Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome, formerly referred to as ‘vegetative state’, are not given a correct description of the diagnosis when they are discharged from the hospital.
1.5 million for research into young people with mild intellectual disabilities
13 November 2019Researchers from the Radboud University and Radboudumc will partner with social organisations to map how often young people with mild intellectual disabilities have psychological problems and how they can be treated. The project was recently awarded a subsidy of 1.5 million euro by ZonMw.
3D breast ultrasound elastography to improve breast cancer detection
5 November 2019One out of seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their life. Early detection of breast cancer is important to increase the survival rate. Gijs Hendriks graduated recently on a new technique, 3D elastography, to detect breast cancer better.
Self-management rehabilitation program improves participation in patients with neuromuscular disease
4 November 2019Yvonne Veenhuizen, Alexander Geurts theme Neurorehabilitation, Baziel van Engelen, theme Disorders of movement, and colleagues, showed that Energetic improves participation in patients with neuromuscular disease. They have published their results in Neurology.
Radboudumc and Quirem Medical sign cooperation agreement
31 October 2019Radboudumc and Quirem Medical signed an agreement for joint research. The agreement includes several existing and future projects based on small radioactive spheres. Enhanced cooperation should improve the treatment of cancer patients and stimulate research into new applications.
Euthanasia requests in dementia cases what are experiences and needs of Dutch physicians?
31 October 2019In BMC Medical Ethics Jaap Schuurmans, Yvonne Engels et al described the results of a study in which general practitioners and elderly care physicians were interviewed about their experiences and support needs when confronted with a euthanasia request of a person with dementia.
Collective cancer invasion forms an integrin-dependent radioresistant niche
29 October 2019Anna Häger and Peter Friedl, theme Cancer development and immune defense, identified a new niche of cancer cell survival and developed an integrin inhibition therapy to overcome resistance. They have published their results in JEM.
Algorithm to predict which cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy
29 October 2019Rik Lindeboom and Michiel Vermeulen, theme Cancer development and immune defense, have developed an algorithm that can predict which cancer patients are more likely to benefit from immunotherapy. This new technology’s potential is described in Nature Genetics.
X² Ambition Award for Sandra Heskamp
28 October 2019This award is intended for 'coming women’: young, ambitious women at a stage of their careers where they make important career choices. This prize is especially for women who show exemplary behaviour within the organization where they work, but also outside their organization.
Two projects granted for Experimental Rheumatology
22 October 2019Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent and debilitating joint disease worldwide but no cure has been developed yet. Recent findings show that low grade inflammation within the OA joint contributes to the pathophysiology and clinical symptoms. Both Peter van Lent and Fons van de Loo received a grant.
Radboud Bioinformatics Xmas event 16 December
21 October 2019The CMBI is organizing the event of the year for all bioinformaticians throughout Radboud University and Radboudumc to give you the opportunity to bring forward the biggest challenges in your research to expert bioinformaticians and pave the way for real solutions.
Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga has been appointed honorary Skou professor at Aarhus University
17 October 2019Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga has been appointed honorary Skou Professor at the Dept. of Clinical Medicine, at Aarhus University. The aim is to introduce new perspectives to teaching, strengthen relations with leading research units abroad and establish joint research projects and funding applications.
