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6 Sep 2023
TU Delft students develop a 3D-printed larynx for improved training of doctors
Doctors from the Reinier de Graaf Hospital and students from TU Delft(and the Phantom lab) together developed a realistic and sustainable larynx model to help train doctors for a rare procedure involving removal of a blockage of the upper airway
1 Sep 2023
The Diameter app helps diabetes patients make lifestyle improvements
The Research & Development department of The Roessingh rehabilitation centre, researchers and medical specialists from UT and ZGT (Ziekenhuisgroep Twente) developed the Diameter app that helps diabetes patients make lifestyle improvements.
21 Aug 2023
Hester Anderiesen–Le Riche elected TU Delft Alumnus of the Year 2023
Hester is the founder and CEO of Tover, the company behind innovations such as the Tovertafel. During her PhD research at TU Delft, Le Riche developed a form of interactive play therapy using light projections for people with cognitive challenges suc
26 Jul 2023
The SALUD programme gives people with type-2 diabetes more control over their health
Wageningen university & Research have joined forces with diabetes patients, GPs, dieticians & practice support workers to develop the SALUD program, a new programme that focuses on day-to-day life and takes a broad perspective on health.
24 Jul 2023
DNA Origami offers a novel solution to create virus capsids of varied shapes
Researchers from Finland, Australia and the Netherlands utilise the benefits of DNA Origami to modify the shape of virus capsids.
14 Jul 2023
Novel haemodialysis filter that decreases chances of cardiovascular disease
Professor Dimitros Stamatialis from the University of Twente has designed a more compact and affordable haemodialysis filter, in collaboration with the Dutch Kidney Foundation (Nierstichting)
5 Jul 2023
Advanced wearables for the monitoring of sleep disorders, with better algorithms and deep learning
TU/e researchers, along with colleagues from Sleep Medicine Center Kempenhaeghe, and Philips within e/MTIC have used deep learning and designed an advanced wearable for patients with sleep disorders
27 Jun 2023
Innovative Health Initiative grant of EUR 24 million to improve cancer treatments
Innovative Health Initiative grant of EUR 24 million to improve cancer treatments
6 Jun 2023
Research for and with people with Rheumatism: Citizen science for self-management
Rheumatism is widespread in the Netherlands with nearly 2 million people suffering with some form of the disease. Researchers from Enschede and Twente started REIS (Reuma En Ik: Self management) to find answers.
1 May 2023
Ultrasound Guidance in Perioperative Care by TU Eindhoven
Harm Scholten from TU Eindhoven defended his PhD thesis at the department of Electrical Engineering on April 20th.
21 Apr 2023 - Source: dvdp.nl
New position paper of the TechMed Centre
A new updated version of the TechMed Centre position paper is available online. This position paper is the result of an intensive update process.
18 Apr 2023 - Source: Jarno Verhoef
Medical sensors are 'the canary in the mine'
Medical sensors are 'the canary in the mine'
24 Mar 2023
Finale 4TU.Health poster competition: Three prizes for the best posters
On Thursday 23 March, three prizes were awarded during the finale of the digital 4TU.Health poster competition. This poster competition is part of the 4TU.Health collaboration. PhD students in the field of health and technology were challenged to present their research in an open, engaging way. All participants were given the opportunity to briefly present their poster and view other posters. The winning PhD student may use the prize to visit another TU or set up research together with another TU. This is the first year that this PhD competition is being organized within 4TU.Health.
13 Feb 2023
UT neemt deel aan EU-project voor ontwikkeling kunstmatige placenta-systeem
Wereldwijd sterven jaarlijks ongeveer twee miljoen pasgeborenen. Meestal is dit het gevolg van fataal longfalen, soms in combinatie met nierfalen. Samen met partners uit de academische wereld en het bedrijfsleven uit Nederland, Duitsland, Zweden, Ierland en Canada willen TechMed-onderzoekers Jutta Arens en Dimitrios Stamatialis een nieuw kunstmatig placentasysteem, de ArtPlac, ontwikkelen. Hiervoor kregen ze een EIC Pathfinder-subsidie.
10 Feb 2023
Hoe gezonde voeding het risico op kanker verkleint
Door gezond te eten en genoeg te bewegen kunnen mensen de kans op verschillende soorten kanker verkleinen. Wageningse onderzoekers verdiepen zich in de relatie tussen voeding en kanker.