479 search results for “cancer drug discovery initiative” in the Staff website
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Oncode Accelerator launched: patients at the centre of innovative cancer drug development
Providing each cancer patient with the right treatment remains a challenge. Oncode Accelerator aims to change this by innovating the way we develop cancer treatments, thus ensuring the patient is at the heart of the process.
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Eani LachmansinghFaculty of Science
e.t.lachmansingh@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Hanneke LeegwaterFaculty of Science
h.leegwater@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Gerard van WestenFaculty of Science
gerard@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3511
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Bob van de WaterFaculty of Science
water_b@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6223
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Video lecture: What is cancer?
Cancer is still one of the most common diseases in the world. What exactly is cancer and will we one day be able to cure everyone? In a video from the Universiteit van Nederland Noel de Miranda (Tumour Immunology, LUMC) tells you about his research on new treatments.
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700,000 euros for the fight against aggressive breast cancer
To inhibit proteins that contribute to the growth of aggressive cancer cells, that’s the plan of Professor Bob van de Water and his team. They will receive over 700,000 euros from the KWF Dutch Cancer Society for their research. Researcher Maaike Vreeswijk and pathologist Danielle Cohen are affiliated…
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Is a cancer pill a matter of time?
A cancer pill, preferably without severe side effects, is something we’d all welcome. Is it a matter of time before such a pill is a reality? We put this question to three Leiden researchers and asked how they themselves are contributing to new cancer treatments.
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Peter BouwmanFaculty of Science
r.j.p.bouwman@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276105
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Madeline KavanaghFaculty of Science
m.e.kavanagh@lic.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Erik DanenFaculty of Science
e.danen@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4486
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Mario van der SteltFaculty of Science
m.van.der.stelt@chem.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4768
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‘Genetic variants could help determine whether breast cancer is hereditary’
We already know a lot about genetics and the risk of breast cancer. But much still needs to be done in breast cancer genetics to improve the prognosis and make sure women at high risk aren’t missed. This is what Professor by Special Appointment Marjanka Schmidt will say in her inaugural lecture on 4…
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‘Cancer treatment should be a six-week life event’
When internist Christian Blank made his very first discovery, his field of immunotherapy was the underdog of cancer research. Now, over 20 years later, Blank has been appointed Professor By Special Appointment of Internal Medicine for his clinical research into immunotherapy and will give his inaugural…
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Breast cancer risk more accurate after genetic test
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has spent the past five years coordinating an international study of genetic mutations and breast cancer risks. The results will make it easier to determine which genes increase the risk of breast cancer and to what extent. The researchers published their results…
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Margo DonaFaculty of Science
m.a.dona@umail.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Oncode Accelerator funds preclinical development of cancer therapies
Through its Demonstrator Projects, the Dutch Oncode Accelerator consortium provides grants for preclinical cancer therapy development. The first call for these projects is open until September 2025.
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Anthe JanssenFaculty of Science
a.p.a.janssen@lic.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Laura HeitmanFaculty of Science
l.h.heitman@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4558
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using fluorescent cell models for mechanistic evaluation of adverse drug reactions
PhD defence
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Daisy BatenburgFaculty of Science
d.batenburg@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Chenlin FengFaculty of Science
c.feng@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Andraniek EvadgianFaculty of Science
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Discover the Oncode Accelerator research funds for cancer therapies
Research
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More attention needs to be paid to prevention in the fight against cancer
On 11 November Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Monique van Leerdam will deliver her inaugural lecture entitled, ‘Aiming for Prevention’. Van Leerdam, who specialises in hereditary tumours, was appointed professor in July 2020. In her inaugural lecture she will discuss the importance of…
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Ewa Snaar-JagalskaFaculty of Science
b.e.snaar-jagalska@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Hildert BronkhorstFaculty of Science
h.bronkhorst@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4964
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Sebastian PomplunFaculty of Science
s.j.pomplun@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4651
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AI model accurately predicts endometrial cancer recurrence
Researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) have developed an AI model that accurately predicts the risk of endometrial cancer recurrence.
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Klara BeslmüllerFaculty of Science
k.beslmuller@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Hans AertsFaculty of Science
j.m.f.g.aerts@lic.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4771
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Judith BovéeFaculteit Geneeskunde
j.v.m.g.bovee@lumc.nl | +31 71 526 9111
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Tom van der WelFaculty of Science
t.van.der.wel@lic.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3534
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Leiden researchers pioneer ‘green’ framework for sustainable drug development
Medical drugs are expensive to make and can have an adverse effect on the environment. Researchers Stefano Cucurachi and Justin Lian have developed a framework to help the healthcare system assess the economic and environmental sustainability of medical compounds.
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Ton van GestelFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
a.f.j.c.van.gestel@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009589
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From tulip to quantum: Leiden discoveries revisited
To mark the university’s 450th anniversary, the Leiden Discoveries science route has been updated and was relaunched on the Night of Discoveries. New signs in town and a revamped website tell Leiden residents and visitors the stories of the city’s spectacular discoveries.
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Giulia CallegaroFaculty of Science
g.callegaro@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276105
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Steffen BrünleFaculty of Science
s.bruenle@lic.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274544
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Anita LiaoFaculty of Science
c.liao@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Five tips for The Night of Discoveries
Discover budding creators, artists and researchers at the Night of Discoveries art and knowledge festival. And many researchers from Leiden University are taking part.
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Five tips for the Night of Discoveries
The Night of Discoveries will take place on 20 September in the area around Hortus botanicus Leiden, the Old Observatory, Pieterkserk, the Academy Building, Old School, the Faculty Club and the PJ Veth Building.
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Astonishing explorations at the Night of Discoveries
It was the Night of Discoveries on Saturday 16 September: a summer encounter between art and science. Leiden researchers from various disciplines inspired the public with their quest to understand our world.
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Bola KhalilFaculty of Science
b.a.a.khalil@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Willem JespersFaculty of Science
w.jespers@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Brandon BongersFaculty of Science
b.j.bongers@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Rosan KuinFaculty of Science
r.c.m.kuin@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Daan JiskootFaculty of Science
d.a.jiskoot@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Marc Boef
Faculty of Science
m.a.boef@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Linde SchoenmakerFaculty of Science
l.schoenmaker@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274607
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EUniWell discovery project in full swing
The ‘Discovery of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of EUniWell’s Consortium’s Members’ project has received a EUniWell seed grant. Sjoerd Louwaars, the representative from Leiden University, talks about the project and the first results.