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December 6, 2024

Wanted: test for reliable and rapid diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia

A reliable test that can quickly diagnose frontotemporal dementia. That is the goal of a new project that Erasmus MC neurologist Harro Seelaar and researcher Esther Bron are starting with 15 partners from 9 European countries. The consortium will receive a grant of almost €8 million from the Horizon Europe programme.

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December 3, 2024

European grants for research into stomach cancer and motor control

Neuroscientist Zhenyu Gao and molecular geneticist Miao-Ping Chien from Erasmus MC have been awarded Consolidator Grants from the European Research Council. They will use this 2 million euro grant for research into difficult-to-treat stomach cancer and the brain’s control of movement.

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November 21, 2024

Encephalitis: longer chance of recovery than thought

Recovery from a rare anti-NMDAR encephalitis is possible for longer than previously thought. In the first six months, epileptic seizures dissolve and deficits improve the fastest, but improvement is possible up to three years after diagnosis. This is evident from research by Erasmus MC. ‘I believe in growth.’

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November 14, 2024

Newly discovered protein holds DNA repair complex together

Scientists have discovered a protein that plays an important role in the repair of DNA damage. Acting like molecular glue, it holds together the crucial parts of the DNA repair complex, ensuring its correct functioning. This is important, as correct DNA repair is crucial to protects cells against aging.

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October 14, 2024

Team seeks solution for ‘fighting the ventilator’

It’s a common situation in intensive care: patients who are “fighting the ventilator”. A team from Erasmus MC and the startup Deep Breath is working with AI-driven software to find a solution for this harmful phenomenon.

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October 14, 2024

‘If I wake up and say ‘Ajax,’ the surgery has failed’

Epileptic seizures and a brain hemorrhage caused Tom van Vliet to lose trust in his own body. But after a complex, tense, and successful surgery, he now dares to make plans for his retirement. A procedure he would recommend to anyone. ‘Otherwise, we would still be living in uncertainty.’

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December 5, 2024

Changed parking fees visitors Erasmus MC

The municipality of Rotterdam will increase parking fees in all car parks (including the Museumpark garage) as of 1 January 2025. To prevent visitors of surrounding facilities from using the parking garages on Wytemaweg and Westzeedijk, Erasmus MC will also raise rates as of 1 January.

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October 25, 2024

Paul Boomkamp reappointed as director and CFO Erasmus MC

The Supervisory Board has reappointed Dr Paul Boomkamp as member and CFO of the Erasmus MC Executive Board. The reappointment takes effect from 1 November 2024 and is for a period of five years.

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May 8, 2024

Financial result 2023 Erasmus MC at stable level

Erasmus MC was able to maintain its 2022 financial result in 2023. The result for 2023 was €45 million positive on turnover of €2.4 billion, about 2% of turnover. This result is comparable to 2022 and 2021.

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