Vici grant for an AGEM researcherThe Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vici grants to promising researchers from across all scientific disciplines, including an AGEM researcher. This year, 39 distinguished scientists have been awarded this NWO grant, including 1 AGEM esearcher, selected from a total of 384 applications. Each researcher is awarded a maximum of 1.5 million euros. They have been awarded this Vici grant to carry out an innovative research project over the next five years. Congratulations to Jeroen den Dunnen for receiving this grant!
Amazing Drug Discoveries: making the most of what we haveThe rising costs of treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are putting increasing pressure on healthcare. During his inaugural lecture at Amsterdam UMC, Prof. Dr. K.H.N. de Boer stated that not only new medications, but especially the optimal use of existing older drugs, is essential for future‑proof care.
