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The Amsterdam Neuroscience research institute performs integrated basic, translational and clinical research in order to improve our understanding of the human brain and nervous system in health and disease. Researchers and clinicians from different institutes in Amsterdam collaborate to strengthen the scientific excellence in this area, making Amsterdam Neuroscience one of the largest neuroscience communities in Europe.

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  • Neural biomarkers discovered for obsessive-compulsive disorder
    Neural biomarkers discovered for obsessive-compulsive disorder Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience and Amsterdam UMC have identified what happens in neural networks deep within the brain during obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Using electrodes implanted in the brain, they observed how specific brain waves became active. These brain waves serve as a biomarker for OCD and are an important step towards more targeted treatments.

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Steven Roeters receives funding from Alzheimer Nederland to study the potential of infrared spectroscopy in Parkinson’s disease

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  • Research programs
    Research programs Amsterdam Neuroscience aims to strengthen collaborations between investigators by focusing its research strategy on nine research programs.
  • Annual Magazine
    Annual Magazine We present the Amsterdam Neuroscience MAGAZINE 2022 covering the overarching theme: the science of individuality. Dive into the individuality in biology, research & treatment.
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    Industry The Industry Alliance Office (IAO) acting on behalf of Amsterdam Neuroscience is a one-stop-shop for the pharma- and biotech industry for basic and translational neuroscience and for clinical trials.

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PhD Candidate | Implementation of pharmcogenetics in P4CARE-Study
PhD Candidate | Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
Coördinator | Emma Centre for Personalized Medicine
PhD Candidate | Stem Cell Research and Parkinson's Disease
PhD Candidate | OpMaat-study
Neurobiological Analyst | Brain Plasticity Group
Postdoctoral Researcher | Computational Modelling of Emotional Memory Binding

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