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Research groups/labs  (23)

Atopic derma­titis & the Atopic­ syndrome

Atopic dermatitis is the commonest chronic skin disease in children. It is mild in about 70% of cases, moderate in 25% and severe in 5%.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

We disentangle the autism spectrum phenotype using various diagnostic approaches, relate the core problems to frequent other problems, and explore ...

FMR1 premutation & FXTAS

Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a late-onset neurodegenerative disorder caused by a CGG repeat expansion in the FMR1 gene.

General Pediatric Emergency Care

Focus on research questions arising from the clinical care at the pediatric emergency department.

GI-Genetics Hirschsprung disease (HSCR)

Which genetic factors determine the development of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and how do these genetic factors contribute to disease ...

Hearing loss in children

Although most apparent in later stages of life, it is probable that hearing acuity gradually declines with age and should therefore be studied at ...

Immune­dysregula­tion in atopic skin diseases

Atopic dermatitis and Netherton syndrome might be systemic diseases like primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs).

Laryngotracheal stenosis

Acquired pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) is a rare but life-threatening disease which usually occurs after a prolonged period of intubation.

LungAnalysis - Image Analysis Core Laboratory

LungAnalysis is an image analysis laboratory for clinical research and for the development of innovative image analysis techniques for clinical care.

Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases - Clinical Research

Lysosomal and metabolic diseases are rare genetic disorders caused by metabolic enzyme deficiency.

Macrophages in the healthy and diseased brain

Mutations in genes important for microglia, the brain’s macrophages, can predispose to brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The underlying mechanisms ...

Molecular Mechanisms of Movement Disorders

We focus on finding genes involved in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, as a key to understand the molecular mechanisms of these ...