New Insights into Immune Regulation in Cardiovascular DiseaseWe are proud to announce the thesis defense of Rosalie Kempkes next week Wednesday. In her thesis, she sheds new light on the regulatory mechanisms of monocytes and macrophages in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This work paves the way for innovative therapeutic strategies targeting inflammation in heart disease.
New Study Reveals Macrophage Types Predict Future Heart RiskACS researchers dr. Koen Prange and prof. dr. Menno de Winther and their colleagues from the department of Medical Biochemistry have uncovered how specific immune cells in arterial plaques can help predict the risk of heart attack and stroke after surgery. The findings could lead to better identification of high-risk patients and improved treatment strategies.
New Insights into Chronic Kidney Disease: Sex, Gender, and Ethnicity MatterOn 25 February, Taryn Vosters will defend her PhD thesis, offering new insights into chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complex relationship with sex, gender, and ethnicity. Her work highlights the urgent need for more targeted prevention and detection strategies to address disparities in CKD outcomes.
