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FC Utrecht visits Wilhelmina Children's Hospital en Princess Máxima Center
The last week of March is all about children - and especially those who deserve an extra moment of attention. Where FC Utrecht previously visited the Wilhelmina Children's Hospital every year and vice versa, this initiative has been expanded this year. Together with main sponsor Conclusion and the Princess Máxima Center, FC Utrecht will bring even more children a visit, because they all deserve it.
Seven studies start in Princess Máxima Center thanks to KiKa
The Princess Máxima Center is starting seven studies thanks to funding from KiKa. The studies are aimed at, among others, improving immunotherapy for children with brain tumours, optimising CAR T-cell therapy and making the diagnosis faster for children with solid tumours. The studies contribute to achieving the mission of the Máxima: : To cure every child with cancer, with optimal quality of life.
Utrecht proves itself a pivotal driver of regenerative medicine
Printing tissues, or bioprinting, is a rapidly emerging form of tissue replacement therapy with great potential. The European Union is therefore investing heavily in research to make these treatments available to patients. In the latest round, the EU is investing in six major projects, five of which having a link with Utrecht, bringing around €6mln to UMC Utrecht and Utrecht University. This underlines the importance of Regenerative Medicine Utrecht for Europe, and the potential of bioprinting for patients.
Seasonal opening Botanic Gardens
Starting March 1, you are welcome again at the Utrecht University Botanic Gardens. The first spring buds on the Stinzen slope are flowering already. What else can you expect this year?
Dutch National Growth Fund invests 124,5 million in transition to animal-free innovation
The Dutch National Growth Fund will invest €124,5 million in a new centre for animal-free biomedical testing. Of this investment, 55 million euros are awarded directly and 69.5 million euros are granted subject to conditions. Known as the Centre for Animal-Free Biomedical Translation, its aim is to generate safer, more effective treatments, while reducing animal suffering.
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and KWR water research institute strengthen collaboration with special lecturer
HU and water research institute KWR signed a cooperation agreement with the intention to appoint a special lecturer to conduct (practice-oriented) research in the field of water quality, water quantity and water treatment. Both institutes also want to contribute to the training of young professionals needed by the water sector.
Collaboration with pediatric oncology center in Moldova
On Wednesday, August 7, a collaboration agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed with the Pediatric Oncology Center at the PMSI Institute of Oncology, Chisinau, Moldova. This took place during a two-day working visit of the Director and the Parents' Association from Chisinau to the Princess Máxima Center.
Green walls can combat urban heat and help biodiversity
Plant-covered facades can help cool cities and boost biodiversity, a new study now confirms. The study systematically compares these ‘green walls’ with bare walls and natural cliffs. The research was led by Utrecht University ecologist Katharina Hecht, Utrecht University, and published in the journal Building and Environment. “Green walls can be much more than just a decorative trend.”
The fourth edition of Utrecht Science Week starts today!
The Utrecht Science Week starts today. Until Sunday 6 October, the doors of the Utrecht Science Park will be wide open. Are you interested in (applied) science? Then be sure to join the event!
U.S.S.V. Softijs wins Gouden Voorzet and organised amusing karaoke crawl at the Utrecht Science Park
Survival rates of children with cancer continue to increase
The survival rate of children with cancer continues to rise, according to figures published by IKNL. Healthcare professionals and scientists at the Princess Máxima Center remain committed to curing even more children with cancer and improving the quality of life of children and survivors.
Detecting rare form of dementia with AI
Imagine this: you are in your mid-40s and in the middle of life. Yet you slowly but surely notice that you start having trouble finding the right words during conversations. Out of shame, you increasingly withdraw from social situations, become insecure and experience stress. People around you do not understand what is wrong with you. Meanwhile, you can no longer work either; e-mailing and meetings are no longer possible. To your surprise, you are diagnosed with burnout, but despite psychological treatment and medication, your language skills continue to deteriorate. And so years go by with no prospect of improvement.
Utrecht University creates green Arboretum park in Utrecht Science Park
Fancy a stroll? Amid the bustling developments in the Utrecht Science Park. Utrecht University is working on a green Arboretum park that not only connects but also enriches. The Arboretum Park will soon form a green link between the centre of the Utrecht Science Park and the buildings in the Northwest Cluster.
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht starts new post-graduate course: integral manager energy transition
The energy transition is in full swing; the demand for professionals who can play a leading role in this is high. There is a need for specialised, technical professionals who can make well-considered and future-proof choices in the built environment. HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht has therefore launched a new post-hbo to train professionals to become integral managers in the energy transition.
New Utrecht cancer research with mini-organs
Researchers at the UMC Utrecht are starting three innovative cancer studies with organoids. These are a kind of "mini-organs," which can make an important contribution to the personalization of cancer treatments. Their research has been made possible by grants from the Dutch Cancer Society totaling nearly 1.6 million euros.
New startup validation programmes at UtrechtInc
The start of a new academic year means the start of new startup validation programmes at UtrechtInc!
Utrecht Holdings awards the Innovation Vouchers 2024
To support the most promising research, advance it and generate impact, we annually award innovation vouchers worth 40,000 euros. This year, 4 research groups were selected. They received the check during the Utrecht Holdings network event in the Botanical Garden on Thursday, March 28, from Tessa Scharringhausen, Director KTO, and the Business Developer involved in the research group.
Dutch Cancer Society grant to study how fatty liver disease can contribute to liver cancer
Delilah Hendriks, researcher from the Organoid group, Oncode researcher, and affiliated group leader at the Princess Máxima Center (the Máxima Center), has received a Young Investigator Grant from the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF). Together with researchers from the Maxima Center, University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), and Avans, she will study how fatty liver disease can lead to liver cancer. Additionally, they will look into the early stages of liver cancer in order to identify how metabolic changes in mutated liver cells can lead to cancer development.
NWO grants for AI research on privacy-preserving cancer studies and virtual harassment
Two projects by Utrecht University researchers are receiving a grant from the National Growth Fund program AINed. This funding will propel promising, innovative, and bold initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence, addressing pressing needs in healthcare and virtual reality.
Hackathon: disruptive ideas to reduce animal testing
The 17 million euros EU-funded ONTOX project which aims to provide a cutting-edge, animal-free method for testing chemicals launched its own hackathon this week. The event, titled “Hack to save lives and avoid animal suffering,” was held from April 21- 23 2024, at Utrecht Science Park, The Netherlands.
Grand Café LIVING opened on Utrecht Science Park
Brothers Horeca Groep opened a new location at the Utrecht Science Park on 15 April: Grand Café LIVING Utrecht! LIVING has come here as a replacement for The Basket.
Grant for research teams UMC Utrecht from ZonMw Open Competition
Five research teams of the UMC Utrecht receive a grant for projects in the framework of the ZonMw Open Competition. With this funding, the research teams can develop innovative team science initiatives that contribute to innovation within fundamental (bio)medical science and long-term health care. Within all projects, the research teams collaborate with other knowledge institutions. A total of 29 projects were honored for an amount of 23 million euros.
Expanding global study babies with leukemia
Japan and five European countries have joined a global phase three clinical trial. This study will further investigate the effectiveness of immunotherapy with blinatumomab in a large group of infants with aggressive leukemia. The trial and data center at the Princess Máxima Center is coordinating the Interfant-21 study. Ultimately, some 200 pediatric oncology centers from 28 countries are participating.
First adopted bench placed in Botanic Gardens
UMC Utrecht well rewarded by KWF
In what ways can immunotherapy be used more effectively against head and neck cancer, liver cancer, multiple myeloma and other tumor types? And how do we prevent the overtreatment of children with thyroid cancer? These questions are central to four new, cutting-edge studies at UMC Utrecht. KWF Kankerbestrijding is funding these projects, about which we tell you more below, with a total of over three million euros.
