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  • Aortic motion in Marfan patients: The end of an era (for now)
    Aortic motion in Marfan patients: The end of an era (for now) In June 2026, with the PhD defense of Daan Bosshardt, a pioneering VIDI project on advanced aortic imaging in Marfan patients by dr. Pim van Ooij will formally conclude. Launched in January 2021, the project “Comprehensive assessment of 4D thoracic aorta biomechanics using novel cardiac MRI technology” has transformed how we visualize and quantify aortic motion. In this news blog Van Ooij reflects on the project's milestones and shares a final update
  • Preventing Recurrent Tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa
    Preventing Recurrent Tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa Antibiotics may be an effective preventive treatment for people at high risk of recurrent tuberculosis (TB) in sub-Saharan Africa. Such an approach could help avoid up to 100,000 TB cases annually. Researchers at Amsterdam UMC will investigate whether this is truly the case, in close collaboration with doctors, scientists, universities and other organizations in sub-Saharan Africa. The RECENT TB project is led by Dr. Sabine Hermans.
  • Jentien Vermeulen awarded Dekker grant for research on cardiovascular disease and psychosis
    Jentien Vermeulen awarded Dekker grant for research on cardiovascular disease and psychosis People with psychosis have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but these often young individuals are frequently identified too late. Dr. Jentien Vermeulen (Psychiatrist and senior researcher) is investigating who is at extra risk. She is developing a calculation tool that will enable healthcare professionals to monitor these individuals earlier. Together with patients, she translates this into an appropriate treatment plan.

Stairway to Impact Award for the fight against serious Strep A infections
Climate Change Impact: The Rising Threat of Tropical Diseases in the Netherlands
Successful kick-off of the Amsterdam UMC Mentoring Program!
APH Methodology Tutorials
Zeliha Guler wins 2023 Innovation Awards in the Health category
AI system helps recognize early stage of oesophageal cancer
Preterm births in the Netherlands have decreased
Blog 23: Are comparisons always odious?
Amsterdam UMC Women in Science Fund
In the Spotlight: AII Prizes, Grants, and Appointments
Succesfull 14th Rembrandt Symposium
Amsterdam Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2023: Meet the speakers!
Awards at the annual SMALLL conference
Advancing HIV Research for the Most Affected Population
The AR&D Retreat Recap of this year's edition: "All AboA&RD!"
Elderly people living at home at risk of malnutrition
Awards won by AGEM researchers of the surgery department
Call for new KNAW "Faces of Science" open (in Dutch)
Mapping the landscape: Amsterdam UMC receives millions to lead European research into obesity
Grant for PhD researcher Braeden Charlton
New co-director of AR&D: Sebastiaan Mastenbroek
Mapping the landscape: Amsterdam UMC receives millions to lead European research into obesity
AI as a Care Co-Pilot
How more efficient genomic surveillancing could benefit the whole planet
APH Societal Participation and Health meets Sociology
APH Methodology AI in Health event and launch of the new tutorials platform
Sign up for The Amsterdam UMC Mentoring Program/Kick-off
The APH PhD Education Committee is looking for a new member!
The Postdoc Portal is live
The Postdoc Portal is live