The latest news about Radboud University.
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How researchers are working to prevent a new pandemic
More than six years after the first infection, the coronavirus pandemic no longer seems to pose a threat. But other viruses could threaten public health. That is why scientists are already working on treatments for potential future pandemics.
Radboud researchers receive KWF grant for cancer research
Researchers Christian Büll, Paul Kouwer (Radboud University) and Marleen Ansems (Radboudumc) have received a grant from the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) and Alpe d'HuZes for their cancer research.
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Growing Mini-Organs in Synthetic Gel: A Step Towards Animal-Free Research
The synthetic PIC gel discovered at Radboud University in 2013 has proven surprisingly effective for growing mini-organs. This finding comes from research led by Paul Kouwer: 'This brings us a step closer to animal-free research.'
Novel NMR technique demonstrates biomarkers of rare epilepsy disease
Researchers from IMM have demonstrated that non-hydrogenative parahydrogen induced hyperpolarization could successfully be employed for detecting biomarkers of the rare metabolic disease pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy.
Consortium including IMM researchers receives grant to bring animal-free organoids to market
The Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) at Radboud University, in collaboration with HUB Organoids and the Radboud spinoff SBMatrices, has been awarded a €1 million grant by ZonMw.
Step closer to synthetic sugars as medicine
Sugars come in all shapes and sizes. We need them for energy and we enjoy them, but complex variants may also be used as medicine. Chemist Peter Moons from Radboud University developed these types of sugars.
New EU Program to train the next-generation Eye Therapy Experts
A new European research and training doctoral network, STEM-CORE, has been awarded funding by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).
Mayor Bruls and Alderman Brom visiting the Institute for Molecules and Materials
On Friday 24 January, the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) at Radboud University welcomed Mayor Hubert Bruls, Alderman for Economic Affairs John Brom from the Municipality of Nijmegen for a working visit.
How to make an endless rechargeable battery?
Each month in BetaBoost, we take you behind the scenes at the Faculty of Science to explore the cutting-edge research that brings such innovations to life, and why they matter for society.
Green alternative: soap from sugar beet pulp
Chemist Laura Jansen of Radboud University has managed to make well-functioning soap from sugar beet pulp (a residual stream from sugar beet). This could make a sustainable alternative to bio-based soaps.
Miriam is working on the development of new drugs to combat the coronavirus
Miriam Porzberg, a postdoctoral researcher at Radboud University, is working on the development of new medications against the coronavirus. Curious about her research and what her workday looks like? Watch the video!
Can we ever truly solve (long) covid?
Researchers at Radboud University are working on a potential antiviral drug against coronavirus, which targets the spread of the virus within your body and the resulting symptoms.
KWF Proof of Concept Grant for Clinical Development of Anticancer Drugs
Thomas Boltje, a researcher at Synthetic Organic Chemistry, has received a 150,000 euro grant from the KWF for his research on inhibiting specific sugar molecules in cancer.
NWO Open Technology Grants on drug development technology and green chemical industry
Two projects involving researchers from the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM), have been awarded a NWO Technology Grant for application-oriented technical-scientific research that is free from disciplinary boundaries.
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KWF Grant for research into head and neck cancer
Paul Kouwer, associate professor at Synthetic Organic Chemistry, together with Marleen Ansems from Radboudumc, receives a grant from the KWF (Dutch Cancer Society) for their research project Orgatrix.
Grant of €700,000 to gain better understanding of nitrogen dioxide with GELSONDE
Nitrogen dioxide is a gas that accounts for a large proportion of nitrogen precipitation and is difficult to measure. This may change with the GELSONDE project in which Radboud scientists are collaborating with KNMI and SensorSense.
Paul Kouwer receives grant for development animal-free mini organs
Together with his project group, Paul Kouwer has received a Create2Solve grant from ZonMw for his project ‘Transition to Animal-Free Organoids’(TRAFO).
ERC Consolidator Grant for research on cancer treatment, knowledge networks
Two Radboud University researchers are set to receive a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
Floris Rutjes and Lucas Noldus appointed as NAE Fellows
Floris Rutjes and Lucas Noldus have been appointed as fellows of the Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE). They join a group of top experts in the fields of technological sciences, applied research, and development in the Netherlands.
Growing cells on synthetic PIC gel could save millions of mice
The synthetic PIC gel, discovered in 2013 at Radboud University, seems highly suitable to grow cells in for research. An additional advantage is that unlike the gels commonly used for cell culture, this gel requires no breeding and killing of mice.