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… primary health care to person-oriented, long-term care. Our research pays attention to local, regional, national, European, and global topics and is thematically embedded in six research lines (RLs). Together, the RLs have provided the base input for this self-evaluation and both the individual RLs as well as the overarching collaborations and themes between RLs are highlighted in this report. CAPHRI is part of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences (FHML) of Maastricht University (UM) and Maastricht University Medical Centre. On the national level, CAPHRI is founding member of the Netherlands School of Public Health … Human Resource policy, Open Science, and Summary Academic Culture. We also realise that there is always room for improvement. Based on the SWOT analysis and three strategic meetings, we jointly identified possible areas for improvement, which can be summarized as follows: • CAPHRI aims to align its research with the needs of citizens (local to global), thus contributing to the vitality of the citizens, and the reduction of inequality in health with a focused approach to prevention and …

… institute 2 5.3 Case studies We have selected 6 case studies representing topics that illustrate that scientific and societal impact of GROW (Table 1 and Case studies). Case studies representing topics addressing GROW Oncology and GROW Reproduction Cancer and pregnancy Receiving a cancer diagnosis has an enormous impact on someone’s life, at any age. A cancer diagnosis at a young age has a huge personal, societal, and economic impact, but also a reproductive impact. GROW’s multidisciplinary … has been studying 1) the risk and preservation of infertility following breast cancer treatment, 2) prevention of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer by PGT and the risks of ovarian stimulation, and 3) the prevalence of malignancy suspicious NIPT. This case study shows the unique collaboration of medical oncologists, gynaecologists, clinical geneticists and embryologists in improving the care for breast cancer patients and families by performing scientific research. MUMC+ Centres of Expertise … care for patients with rare diseases, national Centres of Expertise for Rare Diseases (ECZA) and European Reference Networks (ERNs) have been established to share knowledge and data develop care standards and guidelines based on scientific research. This case study illustrates how GROW Oncology and Reproduction scientists are contributing to the MUMC+ ECZA’s. GROW affiliation professors GROW is closely collaborating with scientists working in hospitals in the region Southeast Netherlands, …

… primary health care to person-oriented, long-term care. Our research pays attention to local, regional, national, European, and global topics and is thematically embedded in six research lines (RLs). Together, the RLs have provided the base input for this self-evaluation and both the individual RLs as well as the overarching collaborations and themes between RLs are highlighted in this report. CAPHRI is part of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences (FHML) of Maastricht University (UM) and Maastricht University Medical Centre. On the national level, CAPHRI is founding member of the Netherlands School of Public Health … Human Resource policy, Open Science, and Summary Academic Culture. We also realise that there is always room for improvement. Based on the SWOT analysis and three strategic meetings, we jointly identified possible areas for improvement, which can be summarized as follows: • CAPHRI aims to align its research with the needs of citizens (local to global), thus contributing to the vitality of the citizens, and the reduction of inequality in health with a focused approach to prevention and …

… We did a quality appraisal of the studies using The risk of bias in observational studies of exposures (ROBINS-E) tool, since we found only observational studies through our research. DATA EXTRACTION AND QUALITY APPRAISAL Recommendation We cannot provide a recommendation on PEG in dementia patients. Quality of evidence: Very low. Strength of recommendation: Inconclusive. RECOMMENDATIONS We assess the overall quality of the studies using ROBINS-E RATE OVERALL QUALITY 1. Nair S, Hertan H, … and caregivers representant. Step 3.: sessions with patients and families in order to access priorities in care. Step 4.: identification of areas for improvement, on priorities, reviews of literature. Step 5.: interactive educational sessions, which can be held either at scientific meetings on dementia, primary care facilities, nursing homes and at patient’s association facilities. Step 6.: educational outreach visits - conduction of one-to-one visits between members of the implementation …

… in the “Turnzaal” Groups 14 to 22 Are you okay? Lecture in Room 1.02 GG76 15.00 Group 1-3-4-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21 Campus tour Group 2-5-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22 First Mentor Meeting 16.30 End of day 1 Check out the schedule on the other side of this page, for the timetable and location per group. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Day 2 – Thursday 31 August 2023 09.00 Group 1-3-4-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21 Second Mentor Meeting 10.30 Welcome to FASoS Presentations in the “Turnzaal’’ My Maastricht SoFASoS Student Representatives Sustainability at UM 11.00 Group 2-5-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22 Second Mentor Meeting 12.30 End of day 2 16.00 Yoga Workshop in FASoS Garden (not mandatory) Bring your own yoga mat if possible Introduction day 2: Please enter via the main entrance at Grote Gracht 80-82. Entrance is located 20 meters down the street from the main entrance of Grote Gracht 90-92 Introduction Days BA European Studies Wednesday 30 August & Thursday 31 August 2023 Schedule Mentor Meetings You can find the information for the PBL Assignment on the introduction webpage We hope you enjoyed your introduction so far. Please fill in the evaluation form at the end of your introduction  Group number Mentor Wednesday 30 August Thursday 31 August 1 …

… meet your group in the tent at the standing table with corresponding group number. 13.00 Group 1-14 First Mentor Meeting Group 15-22 Campus tour 15.00 Group 1-14 Campus tour Group 15-22 First Mentor Meeting Check out the schedule on the other side of this page, for the timetable and location per group. 17.00 End of day 1 17.00 Yoga Workshop in FASoS Garden (not mandatory) Bring your own yoga mat if possible ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Day 2 – Thursday 29 August 2024 09.00 Group 1, 3-15 Second Mentor Meeting 10.30 … in the “Turnzaal” Groups 14-22 Are you okay? Lecture in Room 1.018 GG76s 12.00 Group 2, 16-22 Second Mentor Meeting 12.30 End of day 2 Introduction Days BA European Studies Wednesday 28 August & Thursday 29 August 2024 Schedule Mentor Meetings You can find the information for the PBL Assignment on the introduction webpage We hope you enjoyed your introduction so far. Please fill in the evaluation form at the end of your introduction  Group number Mentor Wednesday 28 August Thursday 29 August 1 …

… page 1/3 Introduction of new laboratory staff Introduction New employees (including students, trainees) who are going to work within a laboratory of FHML/FPN should be instructed on safe working and overall safety within a laboratory area before they can start working in laboratories. This instruction should take place by the Armico of the department, the chemicals manager, the ABV (Departmental Biological Safety Expert) and, if applicable, the researcher for whom the employee performs specific laboratory work. Content introduction of new employees laboratory New employees are introduced to all existing rules, guidelines and procedures applicable within the laboratory environment of FHML and FPN faculties by the above-mentioned persons. This is done using the checklist introduction of new employees. These include topics such as personal protective equipment, in-house emergency response (BHV), use of fume cupboards and Laminair Air Flow cabinets (LAFCs), ordering-storage-use of …

… their social and historical context; * to train yourself in critical thinking and analytic skills; * to reflect upon the underlying philosophical assumptions of the discipline(s) you are studying at your own faculty; * to reflect upon the Western canon and its supposed superiority. Course 1: The Birth of Reason The first course will take you on a journey of discovery from Antiquity to early Modernity. You will study and contextualize the amazing world views of leading thinkers of Antiquity (the … rights. You will • learn to recognise the theoretical assumptions underlying the dominant paradigms of today’s global society; • be able to analyse, evaluate, and reflect upon the complex arguments brought forward by the great thinkers studied in this course; • enhance your critical thinking and flexibility of mind. Course 2: Modernity and Its Discontents The second course will cover the emergence of new ideas that structured modern life and society up to today. Many leading ideas and … from the political, social, and cultural world (such as political ideologies, naturalised world views, and optimism about the potential of science) as well as opposition against them can be traced to Enlightenment thinkers and Romantic views. This course will present major Western thinkers (Descartes, Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau, Kant, Tocqueville, Hegel, Marx, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Freud, Weber, Arendt) who shaped modern society and culture from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. …

… of Science and Engineering programme the chance to work on real-world challenges. KE@Work was born of that desire: a recipe for synergies between UM and industry, and a way to keep talented international graduates in Limburg. Regional companies can propose suitable projects and are matched with students according to mutual preference. The students work two days per week during course periods and full time for the rest of the year. The contract with the company lasts two years, and includes … having family in the UK, he decided to study in the Netherlands. Being based in the EU would allow him to travel more easily, and experience more of Europe. KE@Work was one factor in his choice for UM. “I wanted to gain some work experience, and this was an interesting way of doing it without delaying graduation.” Abdelqader was delighted with the experience. “I got lucky. In retrospect, I think I actually got the best project. I’m biased, of course.” For Integrin, a mental-healthcare company … Still, she intends to learn the language and stick around for several more years. “I really like the work culture here. People take responsibility and communicate openly.” Minasyan credits the KE@Work programme with what she considers her dream job at this stage of her career. “It was a good use of my time. Thanks to the quick, helpful responses from my professors and the company supervisor, I gained so much experience and many skills during my studies. I’m not sure I could have got this job and …

… Institute/ School contact person: When the application is granted by both the CSC and UM, the contact person is responsible for the practical arrangements (i.e. assistance in obtaining a visa, finding accommodation, etc.) of the visit of the PhD candidate: - Title(s), initial(s), first name, surname: Dr. S.H. van Rijt - Research group: Department of Instructive Biomaterials Engineering, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine - Address for correspondence: … Although promising results have been obtained, systemic delivery of ASOs/PNAs to the skeletal muscles remains a significant bottleneck in their clinical development mainly due to low in vivo stability and poor cellular uptake. Study objective: In this project, we aim to develop bio-degradable nanoparticles as vehicle for ASO/PNA delivery to skeletal muscles. Specifically, we aim to develop nanoparticles that are rapidly taken up by cells, can efficiently incorporate ASOs/PNAs, target the … (MABs) stem cell therapy. MABs are being researched as a promising stem cell therapy for neuromuscular disorders as they are able to differentiate into new muscle fibers and fuse with existing (defective) muscle fibers. Expected Results: In this project, nanoparticles with optimized properties for ASO/PNA delivery in muscle (stem)cells will be developed, characterized and subsequently tested in vitro using MABs from mitochondrial myopathy patients. Requirements: We are looking for a …