Phd Student: Improved Detection of Kidney Disease

**Functiebeschrijving**: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects ~10% of the global population. CKD is among the few non-communicable diseases that show a globally increasing trend in premature mortality. In Europe, CKD-associated costs are 140 billion euros/year, exceeding diabetes and cancer. The course of CKD progression can be substantially modified by...

**Functiebeschrijving**: Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease. Kidney transplant recipients in general live longer compared to patients who remain on dialysis and their quality of life improves enormously after a successful transplantation. Despite the availability of modern, potent...

**Functiebeschrijving**: Working at UMCG means working in an inspiring and professional environment where development and innovation are central. Within the ADORABLE consortium, funded by the Dutch Kidney Foundation and NWO, you will contribute to groundbreaking research that has the potential to transform the future of kidney...

FunctiebeschrijvingWorking at UMCG means working in an inspiring and professional environment where development and innovation are central. Within the ADORABLE consortium, funded by the Dutch Kidney Foundation and NWO, you will contribute to groundbreaking research that has the potential to transform the future of kidney transplantation. BackgroundWithin...

**Functiebeschrijving**: The project is a continuation of ongoing research into the dysregulation of immune tolerance in AAV, particularly concerning the role of Tregs. AAV are rare, chronic, relapsing autoimmune diseases characterized by inflammation of small blood vessels, commonly affecting the kidneys, lungs, and upper airways. Dysregulation of immune...

**Functiebeschrijving**: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic PhD student to join a fully funded project exploring the evolution of the human gut microbiome and its impact on health. This position focuses on computational biology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, and microbiome analysis. The PhD is part of the NWO Vidi project “Within-host...

**Functiebeschrijving**: Advancements in radiotherapy are crucial given the global rise in cancer incidence, which poses significant societal and economic burdens. Effective radiotherapy can vastly improve patient outcomes, reducing mortality and enhancing quality of life. However, traditional treatment planning is complex and can lead to suboptimal results...

Photopharmacology enables precise pharmacotherapy in time and space by designing drugs whose activity can be controlled with light. However, without the support of modern medical imaging methods to reveal the location of the disease and the therapy activation, photopharmacology remains blind. To tackle this challenge, the position is funded by the Dutch...

This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to work in an international environment and to acquire valuable research experience. It is a Double PhD degree at the University of Groningen, at Campus Fryslân in Leeuwarden (The Netherlands) and Halmstad University (Sweden). The PhD project The project is titled: Stakeholders perception and behaviors regarding...

**Functiebeschrijving**: End-of-life decisions for severely ill newborns are among the most challenging and morally laden decisions in neonatal care. When survival chances are mínimal or the outlook is bleak, parents and healthcare professionals must decide whether to continue burdensome ICU treatment or commence palliative care. These decisions require...