Depression and anxiety: looking for answers everywhere One of the founders of the Dutch Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA) is professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology Brenda Penninx, leading researcher in the field of depression and anxiety. Her approach is interdisciplinary and large scale.
Research criteria for behavioral variant of Alzheimer’s disease A recent review and meta-analysis, written and conducted under the supervision of Rik Ossenkoppele, Ellen Singleton, and Yolande Pijnenburg of the Alzheimer Center Amsterdam, looked into the research criteria for the behavioral variant of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Preventing Alzheimer before it starts Dementia has to be prevented. As young as possible. The Dutch project ABOARD (A personalized medicine approach for Alzheimer’s disease), a collaboration of more than thirty partners was launched in 2021. Aim is to prepare for a future in which Alzheimer’s disease is stopped before dementia has started
Successful first implantation of wireless pacemaker communicating with ICD Amsterdam UMC is the first in Europe to implant a wireless pacemaker that communicates with a subcutaneous ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator). Both devices were recently implanted in a 38-year-old patient by cardiologist Reinoud Knops.
Regional collaboration between brain tumor experts makes faster referrals possible The introduction of a triage panel of specialists from hospitals in the region has resulted in faster certainty for patients with a suspected brain tumor. The time between the initial scan and the start of treatment has also been substantially reduced.
Biobank & liquid biopsy Body materials (and their storage in so called biobanks) are increasingly important for medical researchers. Studying them empowers researchers to enlarge insights and develop possibilities. With the consent of patients we collect and store natural human liquids like blood and urine. Read more about our activities and insights here.
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Research Amsterdam UMC is home to several research institutes. They develop, test and transfer insights. Find them and activities here
Stomach, liver & intestines, metabolism Amsterdam UMC is expert in the field of research, diagnostics and treatment in the field of stomach, liver, pancreas and metabolism.
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Alexandra Cloherty crowned winner of international award in science communication PhD student Alexandra Cloherty on winning the Famelab International 2021 at an online awards ceremony held on November 25. Cloherty is the last ever winner of the annual competition, which challenges researchers from around the world to showcase their science communication skills. Participants have to condense a complex scientific topic in an accessible manner within three minutes.
