Exposome-NL, in collaboration with Utrecht University, launched a MOOC on the exposome. In this MOOC several researchers will introduce you to the exposome concept; why it’s important; how we measure the exposome; and the data sciences steps needed to establish associations with health outcomes. The course will conclude with reflections on what is needed to advance this nascent and transformative field of research.
Read moreHow is it that some COVID-19 patients are affected much worse than others? Can we predict beforehand which of them will develop critical symptoms? MetaCovid, a diverse Dutch consortium of universities, academic hospitals and industrial partners is looking for the answers to these questions. They are now receiving a grant of 1 million euros from Top Sector Life Sciences & Health (Health~Holland).
Read moreRoel Vermeulen has been granted a major European Horizon 2020 project and is also involed in another project. Both projects are connected with research into substances that are harmful to our health.
Read moreWe know far less about the exposome than we do about the human genome. So far, we only understand about half of the disease burden for which we know the environment plays a role. If we want to prevent people from becoming ill, then we need to understand the other half too. We therefore want to systematically analyse the exposome for the first time. We will start with research into the causes of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The techniques and insights from this research will also be applicable to other chronic conditions.
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