184 search results for “immune system” in the Student website
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Targeting the immune system to inhibit atherosclerosis
A new treatment for atherosclerosis showed promising results in isolated cells but proved to be less effective in initial animal tests. Bachelor student Biopharmaceutical Sciences Willemijn van der Heijden aimed to understand why. She investigated whether the formation of a protein layer around the…
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Drugs for our immune system in the right place at the right time
Immunologist Leender Trouw specialises in the complement system, which is part of the immune system. In some diseases drugs help activate or inhibit this system. This is best done ‘in the right place at the right time’ − the title of his inaugural lecture.
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Maria Yazdanbakhsh
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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Marieke Tollenaar
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Herman Spaink
Science
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Joost Beltman
Science
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Werken aan een effectiever malariavaccin
In het Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum wordt gewerkt aan de ontwikkeling van een nieuw malariavaccin dat effectiever is dan de huidige vaccins.
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Buddy systems
Are you a bachelor's or master's student FSW? Then you can either make use of a buddy, or be a buddy.
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Scheduled maintenance educational systems
ICT, Organisation
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Bart Roep
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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Leiden students develop highly contagious card game
Infecting each other with viruses and bacteria while protecting yourself with medicines and vaccinations. Sounds like a fun evening, right? Master students Life Science & Technology Rafael Jezior and Dennis de Beeld certainly think so. Together, they developed ImmunoWars: an exciting card game based…
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Better treatment of systemic autoimmune diseases requires close collaboration
Exceptional collaboration between physicians is needed to better understand and treat autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation in various organ systems.
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Mentor-Tutor system for incoming students
The incoming students, LUC Class of 2023, will have a different start to their student life. To help them adjust to university life, Leiden University has developed a mentor-tutor - system.
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Buddy system for first-year students
Are you a first-year student FSW? Do you want to find your way around the University? Would you like to be advised by a senior student? Apply for a buddy!
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Buddy system: Barrier-free studying
Do you no longer want to be limited by health problems or dyslexia in your study? Do you want to break down the barriers of your disability? Get a buddy!
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Atherosclerosis resembles an autoimmune disease. Marie Depuydt graduated on this topic, with honours
In addition to cholesterol and high blood pressure as risk factors for atherosclerosis, we may need to address our own immune system to prevent a heart attack or stroke. Marie Depuydt revealed which cells exactly reside in the atherosclerotic plaque that narrows an artery. The presence of a diverse…
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Scheduled maintenance Educational Systems on May 3rd and 4th
ICT, Organisation
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Cornelis Hokke
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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Johan de Fijter
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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LUMC professor Maria Yazdanbakhsh receives Spinoza Prize
Leiden professor of Cellular Immunology of Parasitic Infections Maria Yazdanbakhsh receives the prestigious NWO Spinoza Prize this year. This, in many ways, border-crossing scientist contributes with her research to more effective vaccines against parasitic infections and better medication for inflammatory…
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Frank Baas
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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Cornelis van Kooten
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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Patrick van Hage
Science
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Mark van Buchem
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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Lioe-Fee de Geus-Oei
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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Annemarie Meijer
Science
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Maurijn van der Zee
Science
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Leiden’s poo can help rid patients of resistant gut bacteria
Transferring poo from healthy donors to the intestines of chronically ill people has beneficial effects on these recipients’ gut bacteria, also in the longer term. This is the conclusion of research by the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Netherlands Donor Feces Bank (NDFB).
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Jip Stam
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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ERC-subsidie om uit te zoeken hoe kinderen luchtweginfecties te lijf gaan
De crèche en het klaslokaal zijn misschien wel de meest gunstige plekken voor ziekteverwekkers. Toch is er relatief weinig bekend over hoe kinderen reageren op virussen en bacteriën en hoe het komt dat sommige kinderen veel beter beschermd zijn dan anderen. Simon Jochems, onderzoeker aan het Leids Universitair…
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Noortje Dannenberg
Science
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Erik Danen
Science
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Piet Hein van der Graaf
Science
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Making the invisible visible with ‘click chemistry’
Sander van Kasteren (Professor of Molecular Immunology) makes the invisible visible. He will explain more in his inaugural lecture.
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Scheduled Maintenance Educational Systems
ICT, Organisation
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Scheduled maintenance educational systems
ICT, Organisation
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Scheduled maintenance educational systems
ICT, Organisation
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Why stress could be good for you
Acute stress seems to have a surprisingly positive effect on our health. Researcher Erin Faught received an NWO veni grant to find out why that is and how we can use that knowledge to our advantage. For her lab research, she uses a remarkable small animal to learn more about our own stress levels.
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Onno van Gaans
Science
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Marc Spijker
Science
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Arjen Doelman
Science
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Hermen Jan Hupkes
Science
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Marcel de Jeu
Science
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Nicolas Navarre
Science
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Martina Chirilus-Bruckner
Science
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System malfunction Database for committees and boards
Education
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Scheduled Maintenace Educational Systems on October 21st
ICT
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Scheduled maintenance educational systems (March 24)
ICT
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Lecture series: The Dutch crisis management system
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the Dutch crisis management system? Leiden University is organising a unique lecture series on the subject in collaboration with the Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV). The lectures will take place on 22 April, 13 May, and 3 June.
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A lifeline for Leiden research – TB solution a step closer thanks to this Indonesian university
Herman Spaink knows of many substances that may help combat tuberculosis. Lab space to study them safely is very limited in Leiden. A brand-new lab at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Indonesia will soon provide a solution. About time, says Spaink, ‘The disease is on the rise and is becoming less sensitive…