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Meet Dr. Niels van Best, NUTRIM researcher, winner of the 2026 Hustinx Science Award, and discover his research

Air conditioners are not always the best solution to cope with heat, says Hannah Pallubinsky, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Movement Sciences at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. A much better approach is to gradually acclimatise yourself to the heat or take a siesta.

Congratulations! NUTRIM Postdoc Dr. Wouter van de Worp received a NWO Veni grant. His Veni project focuses on cancer cachexia and muscle wasting.

From stimulating myelin repair in human brain cells to studying how tumours release proteins that trigger muscle breakdown: five innovative FHML research projects receive a Veni.

Many people with cancer lose weight unintentionally. Why does this happen? Marit van Hooren and Niels Ruber believe the bowel is involved.

Changes in the voice, measured via a smartphone app, may indicate the onset of a respiratory attack in people with asthma or COPD. This is according to research by pulmonologist Sami Simons ( NUTRIM ) and his team.

Paul Savelkoul delivered his farewell lecture on Friday 5 June. He received the MUMC+ honorary medal in recognition of his contributions to healthcare and science.

Research into the role of soil bacteria in preventing allergies by NUTRIM researcher Niels van Best of the Department of Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention.

Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in hospitals worldwide. Yet it often takes days before doctors know exactly which bacterium is causing an infection.

When patients are recovering from bowel cancer, it’s not just about curing the disease. Equally important is the question: how is the person really getting on? Dr. Stéphanie Breukink developed the Disease Burden Meter. An innovative digital tool that contributes to prevention and well-being.