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  • 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.
  • Seven Amsterdam Neuroscience researchers awarded Veni Grants 2025
    Seven Amsterdam Neuroscience researchers awarded Veni Grants 2025 In total, seven projects have received the prestigious Veni Grant 2025 from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The Veni grant is awarded to outstanding early-career researchers who have demonstrated exceptional scientific talent and the ability to develop innovative research ideas.
  • Ruud Toonen is the new Director of Impact at VU Amsterdam, from 1 September 2026
    Ruud Toonen is the new Director of Impact at VU Amsterdam, from 1 September 2026 From 1 September 2026, Prof. Dr Ruud Toonen will be appointed Director of Impact at the Faculty of Science at VU University Amsterdam. In this role, he will continue to build on the faculty’s valorisation ambitions and contribute to strengthening societal impact, external collaboration, and innovation.

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