Atherosclerosis and thrombosis

Research Research programs Atherosclerosis and thrombosis

Our mission

We aim to contribute to the improvement of individual CVD risk prediction, detection, prevention and treatment by further elucidating the pathophysiology of atherosclerotic and thrombotic diseases.

Goals

See some of the most important goals for this research program.

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Goals

To elucidate the pathophysiology of atherosclerotic an thrombotic CVD with a particular focus on inflammation.
To improve personalized prevetion.
To improve personalized diagnosis.
To improve personalized treatment of atherosclerotic and thrombotic CVD.

Research groups contributing to this research program

Anatomy

Amanda Kiliaan's research group studies (cerebro)vascular risk factors for AD (hypertension, stroke, cSVD, obesity) using innovative neuroimaging and cognitive/motor tests, from mouse models to postmortem human brain and morbid obesity.

Bone biochemistry

Nico Sommerdijk's research group investigates the mechanisms of collagen assembly and mineralization in health and disease, with focus on processes in bone formation and heart valve calcification.

Cardiology

Niels van Roijen's research group aims to develop new diagnostic and interventional strategies for patients with atherosclerotic disease.

Spokesperson

prof. dr. Niels Riksen

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Spokesperson

dr. Saloua El Messaoudi

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