Radboudumc Research

🔔 Important update for researchers on open access publishing By mid-September, the national deal with Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), the leading publisher of journals in medicine, nursing, and allied health, will reach its limit for open access (OA) article publications. After this point, researchers will need to cover OA costs themselves or choose an alternative route for OA publication. Stay informed and plan your submissions accordingly! 📚💡 #OpenAccess #ResearchFunding #AcademicPublishing

Six of our researchers have been awarded #Veni grants of up to €320,000 each. This funding will enable them to further develop their groundbreaking research ideas over the next three years. Congratulations to these exceptional scientists and their innovative projects! 👏🔬 Sabrina van Heukelum Laura de Vries Alessa Hering Suzanne de Bruijn Sanne van Lith Floris Schreuder NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) #Radboudumc #VeniGrant #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #FutureOfScience

Two of our talented researchers have been awarded a grant of over €800,000 from the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF Kankerbestrijding) and the Foundation Kids Cancer Free (Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij (KiKa)). 🔬 Harry Dolstra will lead a study on improved immunotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia. 🔬 Merlijn Hutteman will focus on enhancing tumor detection through tumor-targeted imaging. Congratulations to both for advancing cancer research! #CancerResearch #RadboudUMC #InnovationInHealthcare #ResearchGrants

👶 The Baby and Child Research Center Center (BRC) celebrated its 25th anniversary this year with a grand event on Saturday, June 1st. Over 500 parents and children attended the Festival for Minis, making it an unforgettable day for kids aged 0 to 6 and their families. 🎞 For those who missed the festivities, the aftermovie is now available to watch (follow the link below)! #babyresearch #anniversary

🔎 In patients with pancreatic, duodenal, or periampullary cancer lymph node metastases are an important prognostic factor for a decreased survival. But unfortunately with current diagnostic techniques these lymph node metastases cannot be reliably detected. Researchers Geke Litjens and John J. Hermans from the imaging department, in collaboration with colleagues from their department and the surgery, pathology, and gastroenterology department, have investigated an iron based MRI contrast-agent to improve detection of lymph node metastases.  Lodewijk Brosens | Marnix Maas | Tom Scheenen | Erwin van Geenen | Mathias Prokop | Kees van Laarhoven #lymphnode #research

🤖 Next to slowness and shaking, people with Parkinson's disease also experience complaints that have nothing to do with movement. These symptoms, including sleep problems, have a major impact on the quality of life, but receive little attention in Parkinson's research. Scientists from Radboud university medical center therefore advocate the use of smart sensors that measure these symptoms at home. Jules Janssen Daalen | Bas Bloem #parkinson #smartwatch #research #healthcare

👉 Christian Bakker has been appointed Professor of Care and support in young-onset dementia at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. This chair is supported by the Dutch Young-onset Dementia Knowledge Center and Alzheimer Nederland. Bakker's research focuses on early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and support in young-onset dementia.

🚶♂️ 🚶♀️ 🔎 This year, the 4Days Marches research focuses on various studies, with a standout investigation into why some participants walk increasingly crooked during the march. Additionally, Radboud university medical center exercise physiologist Maria Hopman and her team are researching different types of proteins that should promote muscle recovery. In the event of a heatwave, there will also be a follow-up study on the effects of wearing white and black clothing. #4daagse #4Daysmarches #Nijmegen

🏃♂️ Exercise is known to boost health and extend lifespan, but even active individuals can develop cardiovascular diseases. Often, amateur athletes with these conditions show no symptoms, putting them at risk during workouts. The #TREATstudy team is investigating the potential of using exercise-induced cardiac troponin elevations, a key biomarker for heart damage, to identify hidden cardiovascular diseases in athletes. This simple blood test could be a game-changer for early detection and prevention. 🩺💪 Sylvan Janssen Thijs Eijsvogels #CardiovascularHealth #ExerciseScience #TREATStudy #HealthResearch

👉 Hospital pharmacist and clinical pharmacologist Roger Brüggemann has been appointed as Professor of Antifungal Pharmacology at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. Brüggemann conducts research on medications for fungal infections, especially in vulnerable patients. He investigates new ways to deliver drugs to the site of infection, studies optimal dosing, and examines interactions between drugs, fungi, and patients. He also tests new medications.