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… collaborating with Professor Gert Storm’s research group. Interneuron networks in Alzheimer's disease: diagnostic and therapeutic implications Dr. R.E. (Ronald) van Kesteren (Center for … early anomalies in brain activity patterns that indicate a preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease. More knowledge of this might make treatment possible before the disease manifests … SUMO proteins to gain a better understanding of the emergence and progress of neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Tissue-engineering approach to reduce the risk of recurrent prolapse …

… – and focused particular attention on lifestyle as a form of treatment, to reduce the burden of disease and the cost of healthcare. The COVID-19 programme was continued and a new Pandemic …

… for a psychiatric disorder, such as depression or bipolar disorder. Unlike with Alzheimer’s disease, we still lack reliable tests that enable a diagnosis of bvFTD. Recent research … how to diagnose non-familial forms of bvFTD (which accounts for 80% of all cases) early in the disease course and therefore distinguish it from late-onset psychiatric disorders that may mimic … care for neurodegenerative Y.A.L. Pijnenburg Joint Programming Initiative Neurodegenerative Diseases (JPND) Amsterdam UMC …

… the public summaries Attack on the matrix: unhealthy connective tissue as a target in Crohn's disease Dr M.C. Barnhoorn, Leiden UMC Crohn's disease, characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation, is currently treated by inhibiting … in the intestine. This research explains us how this connective tissue is changed in Crohn's disease, and whether we can change the connective tissue cells in such a way that they produce …

… disorders Neurodegenerative disorders are marked by the loss of nerve cells. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson' s disease are the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Parkinson's disease In Parkinson's disease, there is a loss of neurons that make dopamine, which can result …

… Researchers want to go beyond the currently available symptom alleviation and want to curb the disease as early on in the process as possible. ZonMw is also committed to achieving this. We do … for instance, to investigate whether a drug for the treatment of COPD could also slow down the disease progression. Working on personalised treatment The way in which new therapies are being … together to prepare the healthcare system for new, personalised treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding dementia to find treatments To ultimately eradicate dementia, we will …

… and professionalisation Uit € 140.000.000 Joint Programming Initiative Neurodegenerative Diseases (JPND) Relevant pages Overview dementia Contact Rinske Boersma Programme Manager +31 70 …