The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to 149 promising researchers from across all scientific disciplines, including an AGEM researcher. Each researcher is awarded a maximum of 850,000 euros. With this, they can delve into studying a wide range of topics with their own research group, with the aim of improving patient care and treatment. Congratulations to the our AGEM researcher on receiving this grant!
Tim de Meij
Strengthening the intestinal barrier: the power of microbes
This project investigates how early changes in gut bacteria and their metabolites contribute to the development of two life-threatening intestinal diseases in prematurely born babies. The goal is to develop safe, preventive treatments that strengthen the intestinal barrier. In addition, de Meij aims to identify non-invasive, microbiome-based biomarkers for the early detection of these conditions in this vulnerable group.
The NWO Talent Programme gives researchers the freedom to pursue their own research based on creativity and passion. Vidi winners receive up to EUR 850,000. The programme encourages innovation and curiosity. Curiosity-driven research contributes to and prepares us for tomorrow's society. That is why NWO focuses on a diversity in terms of researchers, domains, and backgrounds. Together with the Veni and Vici grants, Vidi is part of the Talent Programme. Read more on the NWO website.