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… safe medication is urgently needed, as Schepers explains: "The major problem is that there is currently no treatment available to repair the damage in the brain. There is a significant demand for such a treatment because individuals with MS ultimately experience severe limitations, including issues with vision, speech, dizziness, walking, and memory." That is why her research focused on restoring myelin production. Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences On May 22nd, Melissa Schepers defended … safe medication is urgently needed, as Schepers explains: "The major problem is that there is currently no treatment available to repair the damage in the brain. There is a significant demand for such a treatment because individuals with MS ultimately experience severe limitations, including issues with vision, speech, dizziness, walking, and memory." That is why her research focused on restoring myelin production. … Melissa Schepers' doctoral research at Maastricht University and Hasselt University …
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… 15 januari 2020 Zoekresultaten UM researcher Dr. S.G. (Sami) Mohammed (MERLN) received a Rubicon grant from research financing institution NWO. This grant gives young, highly promising researchers the opportunity to gain international research experience. With this grant he will conduct research regarding Beta pods for the treatment of type 1 diabetes at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Islet Cell and Regenerative Biology section, in the United States for a periode of 18 months. Beta pods are … Health, Medicine and Life Sciences … UM researcher Dr. S.G. (Sami) Mohammed (MERLN) received a Rubicon grant from research financing institution NWO. This grant gives young, highly promising researchers the opportunity to gain international research experience. With this grant he will conduct research regarding Beta pods for the treatment of type 1 diabetes at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Islet Cell and Regenerative Biology section, in the United States for a periode of 18 months. … Research …
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… cerebral palsy. As with most research, it all starts with a good idea. This time, prof. Jeroen Vermeulen (Chief Child Neurologist at MUMC+) gave the impetus. He mentioned to Bettina that some parents of children with severe cerebral palsy had never experienced a voluntary action or selection of their child due to the complete lack of motor control. “Jeroen asked me: ‘Bettina, can’t we do something for these children and their parents?’”. Sorger was touched and encouraged to work towards an idea … cerebral palsy. As with most research, it all starts with a good idea. This time, prof. Jeroen Vermeulen (Chief Child Neurologist at MUMC+) gave the impetus. He mentioned to Bettina that some parents of children with severe cerebral palsy had never experienced a voluntary action or selection of their child due to the complete lack of motor control. “Jeroen asked me: ‘Bettina, can’t we do something for these children and their parents?’”. Sorger was touched and encouraged to work towards an idea …
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… 1 juni 2018 Zoekresultaten NWO has awarded a Vidi grant worth 800.000 euro to six experienced UM researchers: Prof. Caroline Goukens, Prof. Olivier Marie and Dr. Annelies Renders (all SBE), Prof. Bart Rutten and Dr. Judith Sluimer (both FHML/MUMC+), and Dr. Tamar Sharon (FASoS). The grant enables them to develop their own innovative … the effect of parental influence. Second, as a teenager by preventing escalation. Third, by assigning the right prisoner to the right prison. To reduce offending, in which phase is intervention most efficient? NWO Talent Scheme Vidi is aimed at experienced researchers who have carried out successful research for a number of years after obtaining their PhDs. Together with Veni and Vici, Vidi is part of the NWO Talent Scheme . Researchers in the NWO Talent Scheme are free to submit their own … researchers based on the quality of the researcher, the innovative character of the research, the expected scientific impact of the research proposal and the possibilities for knowledge use. … NWO has awarded a Vidi grant worth 800.000 euro to six experienced UM researchers: Prof. Caroline Goukens, Prof. Olivier Marie and Dr. Annelies Renders (all SBE), Prof. Bart Rutten and Dr. Judith Sluimer (both FHML/MUMC+), and Dr. Tamar Sharon (FASoS). The grant enables them to develop their own innovative …
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Last year researchers from ICIS, Maastricht University’s institute for sustainable development, created an inventory of projects seeking to make a sustainable change to people’s energy consumption. Together with 10 research partners in the EU Horizon 2020 project ENERGISE, they gathered information on more than 1,000 projects and initiatives in 30 European countries.
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… Zweit Veur Leid, four patients have been relieved of their balance problems Zoekresultaten Ms. Bongers (66 years old) is over the moon: today is the day when she finally receives her balance belt. Four years ago, her life changed dramatically when she experienced a balance disorder, most likely as a result of chemotherapy. ‘Walking became an ordeal. I was in constant fear of falling over and felt dizzy with every step. Because of my lurching gait, people thought I was drunk and started avoiding me.’ … according to Mr R. van de Berg, vestibulologist and professor Kingma’s successor. … Ms. Bongers (66 years old) is over the moon: today is the day when she finally receives her balance belt. Four years ago, her life changed dramatically when she experienced a balance disorder, most likely as a result of chemotherapy. ‘Walking became an ordeal. I was in constant fear of falling over and felt dizzy with every step. Because of my lurching gait, people thought I was drunk and started avoiding me.’ …
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… graduates Zoekresultaten MBO graduates who obtained an MBO diploma between 2017 and 2019 were hit hard by the Covid-19 measures in 2020. The youngest cohort, graduating in 2019, was hit harder during the Covid-19 pandemic compared to older and more experienced cohorts in terms of labour market opportunities, but clearly caught up with the previous two cohorts during the year 2021. The negative impact due to the Covid-19 pandemic is thus mainly a short-term effect and does not seem to be visible … can be downloaded here … MBO graduates who obtained an MBO diploma between 2017 and 2019 were hit hard by the Covid-19 measures in 2020. The youngest cohort, graduating in 2019, was hit harder during the Covid-19 pandemic compared to older and more experienced cohorts in terms of labour market opportunities, but clearly caught up with the previous two cohorts during the year 2021. The negative impact due to the Covid-19 pandemic is thus mainly a short-term effect and does not seem to be visible …
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… functioning of the constitutional state both inside and outside the courtroom. Prof. Böhler's contribution to education will mainly take shape within the Lawyer and Ethos course, which will be offered in both English and Dutch. Prof. Böhler is a very experienced lawyer (especially in political affairs); she worked as a lawyer in Germany from 1985 to 1991 and in the Netherlands since 1991. From 2012 to 2017, she was Professor by special appointment at the University of Amsterdam, and from 2007 to … functioning of the constitutional state both inside and outside the courtroom. Prof. Böhler's contribution to education will mainly take shape within the Lawyer and Ethos course, which will be offered in both English and Dutch. Prof. Böhler is a very experienced lawyer (especially in political affairs); she worked as a lawyer in Germany from 1985 to 1991 and in the Netherlands since 1991. From 2012 to 2017, she was Professor by special appointment at the University of Amsterdam, and from 2007 to …
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… of both master and bachelor students, upon request from an artist. Students work together by identifying the problem, researching possible solutions and issuing a report with the proposed solution, all under supervision of a faculty member and an experienced lawyer. The client can meet with the team after this report is issued, for a face-to-face consultation (which is made under the supervision of either the faculty member and/or a lawyer as well). Several efforts contributed to the inception … of both master and bachelor students, upon request from an artist. Students work together by identifying the problem, researching possible solutions and issuing a report with the proposed solution, all under supervision of a faculty member and an experienced lawyer. The client can meet with the team after this report is issued, for a face-to-face consultation (which is made under the supervision of either the faculty member and/or a lawyer as well). Several efforts contributed to the inception …
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… hbo graduates find their way in the labor market just fine. "Like a year earlier, most graduates of the 2020/2021 academic year left college during the corona pandemic. Despite the restrictive conditions associated with the pandemic, college graduates experienced successful labor market entry in 2022. The unemployment rate among recent college graduates in 2022 (2.7%) is almost the same as in 2021 (2.6%), and is very low compared to previous years. In terms of job security and entry unemployment, … hbo graduates find their way in the labor market just fine. "Like a year earlier, most graduates of the 2020/2021 academic year left college during the corona pandemic. Despite the restrictive conditions associated with the pandemic, college graduates experienced successful labor market entry in 2022. The unemployment rate among recent college graduates in 2022 (2.7%) is almost the same as in 2021 (2.6%), and is very low compared to previous years. In terms of job security and entry unemployment, …