Vidi grant for ACS researcher Jeffrey KroonJeffrey Kroon has been award a Vidi grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) for his research on the role of the endothelium during atherogenesis. The grant enables experienced researchers to develop their own innovative line of research and set up or expand their own research group in the next five years.
ACS researcher Kak Khee Yeung receives KNAW Early Career AwardThe KNAW Early Career Awards have been 2024 awarded to twelve scientists from various fields of research. ACS researcher Kak Khee Yeung receives the award within the field of medical, medical-biological and health sciences.
Snail Mucus Provides Insight into the Relationship Between Salt Intake and High Blood Pressure in HumansHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, is a global health issue, claiming an estimated 1,000 lives every hour. Consuming a lot of table salt can lead to high blood pressure, but not everyone is affected in the same way. Research from Amsterdam UMC shows that this is related to the extracellular matrix which is similar to the slimy layer that snails have.
