Maastricht University is committed to equality and scientific and sustainable innovation. Together with the UM community, we will make four unique projects a success and we will dot it #ForEachOther.
Every hour, five more people in the Netherlands are diagnosed with dementia. In 70% of cases, it’s the (still) incurable Alzheimer’s disease — with a profound impact on patients and their loved ones. The journey from the first symptoms to a diagnosis, often involving an invasive lumbar puncture, is typically long and difficult. But that’s about to change.
Researcher Dr Marlies Gijs has made a groundbreaking discovery: Alzheimer’s can be detected earlier and more easily through tear fluid. This offers the possibility to monitor the progression of the disease more effectively. To begin the validation study, your support is urgently needed.
Will you help make this fast, reliable, and patient-friendly diagnostic method a reality?
Studying at university: for some young people it seems an almost unattainable goal. Despite their talent and drive, social and financial barriers prevent them from obtaining a higher education degree. The Equal Opportunities Programme is committed to this group of young talents by making scholarships possible. A grant not only opens the door to higher education, but also promotes valuable connections with the business community, thus enhancing their career prospects. 45 students have already completed a degree thanks to a grant from the Fund. Will you help 3 new students to pursue their academic dreams in the coming academic year?
In Liberia there is an urgent need for local healthcare workers who can also train others as health professions educators. After all, good healthcare requires skilled specialists. However, there are still insufficient training opportunities. School of Health Professions Education (SHE) Collaborates is working with local partners in Liberia to build a sustainable community of healthcare experts who are independently capable of developing innovative education. High-quality education will ultimately lead to healthier residents in one of the poorest countries in the world. Will you help local healthcare and ambitious healthcare professionals in Liberia take an important step forward?
Joost Lumens is conducting ground-breaking research into digital twins in cardiology: virtual copies of patients’ hearts that help doctors predict and optimise treatments. This technology makes it possible to offer personalised care, which considerably improves the outcome for heart patients. Your support is crucial to further develop this innovative research and make digital twins available in clinical practice. Help realise the future of precision medicine and give heart patients the care that truly benefits them.
