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First-ever crystal clear image of 6-week-old embryo A human embryo of approximately 3 millimeters in size has been imaged at extremely high resolution for the very first time by Bernadette Bakker and Yousif Dawood of Amsterdam UMC.Nieuws
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Risk factors for hereditary heart problems observed in increasingly greater detail It is sometimes difficult to measure the impact of scientific research on people and society. But it is very clear with Connie Bezzina: her research has important consequences for people who can die at a young age from sudden cardiac arrest without any warning.Nieuws
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A good vaccine against HIV comes in threes Development of a vaccine against HIV is a real feat. Rogier Sanders, professor of Virology, in particular Experimental Vaccinology, has been working on a shot like this for years.Nieuws
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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.Nieuws
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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).Nieuws
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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 startedNieuws
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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.Nieuws
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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.Nieuws
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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
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