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Overview
Our research is aimed at a smoother and speedier transition from preclinical research to pharmacological interventions, and the delivery of drugs in the human body by use of small molecules and biologics.
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The role of lipids in the barrier function of the skin
The outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum (SC), is responsible for the skin barrier function, protecting the body from pathogens, chemicals and other unwanted substances from the external environment. The SC lipid matrix provides the only continuous pathway through the SC and is considered…
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A₃ adenosine receptor allosteric modulator induces an anti-inflammatory effect: in vivo studies and molecular mechanism of action
Source: Mediators Inflamm (2014)
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Economic thinking in the Socratic authors and Aristotle
This subproject of 'From Homo Economicus to Political Animal' analyzes Greek economic thinking in late 5th- and 4th-century philosophical circles.
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Jus Post Bellum
Jus post bellum, the body of laws and norms governing the transition from armed conflict to peace, has emerged as a crucial issue for international law scholars, governments, and all concerned with building a just and sustainable peace. The Jus Post Bellum Project, funded by the NWO and hosted by the…
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Are Citizens More Negative About Failing Service Delivery by Public Than Private Organizations?
Petra van der Bekerom, Joris van der Voet, and Johan Christensen, three assistant professors at Leiden University, conducted a large-scale survey experiment about whether citizens are more negative about failing service delivery than private organizations.
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About WIIS-NL
WIIS-Netherlands (WIIS-NL) is an affiliate of WIIS Global. WIIS-NL subscribers include: professionals, civil servants, academics, NGOs, employees of international bodies and organizations, embassy staff, politicians, students, and interested members of the general public. The Chapter’s base is Leiden…
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Slice of Science
The first photo of a black hole and measuring anxiety in the brain... From 13 until 22 May we're serving a free slice of science with your pizza.
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Systems diagnosis of chronic diseases, explored by metabolomics and ultra-weak photon emission
Promotor: J. van der Greef; Co-promotor: E. van Wijk, M. Wang
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EmbRace: The Embodiment of Racialization: Running Muslim Women and the Sense of Non-Belonging
The project 'EmbRace: The Embodiment of Racialization: Running Muslim Women and the Sense of Non-Belonging' investigates the embodied and sensorial dimension of the racialization of Muslims and its intersections with gender, class and religion.
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Bringing science to practice: Designing an integrated academic education program for public affairs
Arco Timmermans, Professor by special appointment Public Affairs at Leiden University, brought sience to practice by designing an “ideal” academic education programme on public affairs, to be embedded and taught at the graduate level.
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Human nature and governance: soulcraft and statecraft in eleventh century China
On the 2nd of September Jiyan Qiao successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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Prediction of the potency of mammalian cyclooxygenase inhibitors with ensemble proteochemometric modeling
Source: J Cheminform, Volume 7, Issue 1 (2015)
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In Search of the Truth: A Sufi Reading of Modern Palestinian Literature, 1950-2010
This research aims to address the connection between Sufism and modern Arabic Literature (specifically, Palestinian literature).
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The formation of complex organic molecules in dense clouds-Sweet results from laboratory
Large areas of space are filled by molecular clouds that consist of gas and dust grains that are the remnants of dead stars. When these clouds start collapsing, the decreasing temperature and increasing density cause gas particles to start accreting onto dust grain surfaces.
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Transforming Wayang For Contemporary Audiences: Dramatic Expression in Purbo Asmoro’s Style, 1989-2015
Kathryn Emerson defended her thesis on 28 June 2016
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Style and Society in the Prehistory of West Asia
Essays in Honour of Olivier P. Nieuwenhuyse
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From molecules to monitoring: Integrating genetic tools into freshwater quality assessments
Freshwater is an important resource, but at a great risk of species decline due to habitat loss, pollution and over-exploitation, and invasive alien species.
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Land rights and the forces of adat in democratizing Indonesia
On 9 January 2019, Willem van der Muur defended his thesis 'Land rights and the forces of adat in democratizing Indonesia'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. dr. A.W. Bedner and Prof. dr. J.M. Otto.
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Islam in North Africa: A Critical Return to Youth
In recent years, and especially since the ‘Arab Spring’ of 2011, a growing body of research, media reporting, and scholarly literature has focused on the role of ‘Arab youth’ as the drivers of social and political movements across the Middle East and North Africa.
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The confrontation between voice and electronics
The principal aim of this research is to explore the confrontation between voice and electronics. These are often seen as being radically different from one another and many characteristics seem to be in opposition between them. However, they also have characteristics in common and they can influence…
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The Fate of Anatomical Collections
The changing status of anatomical collections from the early modern period to date.
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What is Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Perhaps you are completely new to the concept of Liberal Arts and Sciences, or perhaps you are familiar with the Liberal Arts colleges of the United States. So, what actually is Liberal Arts & Sciences, and why has it become so popular in the Netherlands in recent years?
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BioTherapeutics (MSc)
The master’s specialisation BioTherapeutics at Leiden University is a two-year programme which trains students in research in specific drug delivery techniques. The programme also examines the development of new therapeutic approaches to treat immune-based disorders, such as atherosclerosis, metabolic…
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Afro Mix intermediate/advanced
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Sensing & Stimulation (MSc)
In order to optimize treatment, it is necessary to closely monitor and manage the patient’s health status by means of ‘precision diagnostics, personalized prognosis and targeted therapy’. The specialisation combines the techniques and applications of these sensing (monitoring) and stimulation techniques.…
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Biomedical Sciences Education
In the Biomedical Sciences Education specialisation you gain knowledge and skills in the area of teaching in biology. The education specialisation is for students who want to work as a first-grade teacher Biology at secondary education or for those who want to specialize in education in general. Since…
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Research themes
LUCAS hosts a wide variety of research. Here we outline some of the most important research themes.
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Fundamental and translational medical biochemistry
Through metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the complexity of life. Acquired and inborn errors in metabolism underlie many diseases occurring in man. The challenge for present day medical biochemistry is to find, and integrate, pieces of information at molecular, cell and organismal level…
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Multimodality imaging in patients with valvular heart disease and systemic diseases
PhD defence
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Multimodality imaging for myocardial injury in acute myocardial infarction and the assessment of valvular heart disease
PhD defence
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Evaluation of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy using MR Spectroscopy and MR Imaging
PhD defence
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Multi-modality imaging in ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia and cardiac-mechanics
PhD defence
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Aortic valve disease: multimodality imaging for risk stratification and evaluation of therapy
PhD defence
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Near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green in vascular surgery
PhD defence
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Novel Imaging Insights into Cardiac Remodeling, Myocardial Function and Risk Stratification in Cardiovascular Disease
PhD defence
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Molecular imaging of pancreatic and rectal cancer - Towards optimized detection and response prediction
PhD defence
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Follow your label: simultaneous 4D angiography and perfusion imaging by arterial spin labeling MRI
PhD defence
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LED3 Lecture: Chemical Probes for imaging and analysis of hydrolase function in Cancer, Infectious Diseases and the microbiome
Lecture
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Deep Learning For Automated Analysis Of Cardiac Imaging: Applications In Cine And 4D Flow MRI
PhD defence
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Vision and Mission
The need for novel drugs as well as innovations in their development and application is as urgent as ever. Below we present our vision , mission, and our key research areas.
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Innovation in treatment and care
Treatment and care for cancer patients is becoming increasingly advanced. For example, surgeons can now perform operations with much greater precision, and therapeutic vaccines are being developed to prompt the patient’s immune system to fight cancer. Work is also being done on better early diagnostics,…
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Research project The Power of Evidence
Evidence-informed policy-making is crucial for good governance. Yet, despite the abundance of evidence from research and evaluation available to decision-makers, we know little about the actual influence of evidence on government policies. The ‘Power of Evidence’ (PoE) research programme, directed by…
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TranSensusLCA
The research aims at achieving a European consensus on a harmonized LCA approach/framework to be applied in E-mobility sector. The research will focus on needs and gaps in current LCA practices in E-mobility and try to provide solutions for them based on the rich knowledge and experience represented…
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Attentional processing of itch and pain
This project is aimed at 1) elucidating the role of attention in itch and pain, including orientation, and attentional disengagement (i.e., directing attention away) from itch and pain; and 2) modifiability of these attentional processes.
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Profiling Leiden Japan Sources in the Global History field: From Bipolar to Multipolar Research
Leiden University Library and related museum holdings in Leiden contain a body of materials showing the unique role of Dutch-Japanese trade relations as a node in the history of global flows of knowledge, materials and culture during the early modern period.