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Thesis Liselotte Ruts: Pain, autonomic dysfunction and course of disease in GBS
20 June 2010
On 17 th of June, Liselotte Ruts obtained her doctor’s degree at the Erasmus Medical Center University Hospital, defending her thesis “Pain, autonomic dysfunction and course of disease in Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)". This thesis reflects the results of the GRAPH study, in which many neurologists in...
On 17 th of June, Liselotte Ruts obtained her doctor’s degree at the Erasmus Medical Center University Hospital, defending her thesis “Pain, autonomic dysfunction and course of disease in Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)". This thesis reflects the results of the GRAPH study, in which many neurologists in...
Prof.dr. Gert-Jan van Ommen 'Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw'
29 April 2010
On April 29th 2010 prof. dr. Gert-Jan van Ommen received a medal as a ‘Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw’. The mayor of Amsterdam gave this to him in great appreciation for his scientific merits and devotion. Van Ommen had a large contribution in deciphering the human genome. He is director...
On April 29th 2010 prof. dr. Gert-Jan van Ommen received a medal as a ‘Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw’. The mayor of Amsterdam gave this to him in great appreciation for his scientific merits and devotion. Van Ommen had a large contribution in deciphering the human genome. He is director...
Report on neuromuscular meeting in Vaals april 2010
28 April 2010
On April 23rd and 24th 2010 the second joint meeting of the Belgian-Dutch Neuromuscular Study Club and the German Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases took place in "three countries meeting point" Vaals. The first meeting was held in 2007. The 2010 meeting was...
On April 23rd and 24th 2010 the second joint meeting of the Belgian-Dutch Neuromuscular Study Club and the German Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases took place in "three countries meeting point" Vaals. The first meeting was held in 2007. The 2010 meeting was...
October 8th: Dutch ALS congress
26 April 2010
On Friday October 8th 2010 a Dutch ALS congress will be held in De Reehorst in Ede. The title of the congress is: “AL(le)S uit de kast” The congress is initiated by the ALS Centre Netherlands together with the Dr G.J. van Hoytema Stichting. The congress is for all people professionally involved in...
On Friday October 8th 2010 a Dutch ALS congress will be held in De Reehorst in Ede. The title of the congress is: “AL(le)S uit de kast” The congress is initiated by the ALS Centre Netherlands together with the Dr G.J. van Hoytema Stichting. The congress is for all people professionally involved in...
New posititions
09 April 2010
Prof. dr. Baziel van Engelen from the UMC St. Radboud has accepted a position as research director of the ENMC since January 1 st . Baziel van Engelen is succeeding Kate Bushby who is leaving this post after three years to lead the NIH steriod trial in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Baziel van Engelen was...
Prof. dr. Baziel van Engelen from the UMC St. Radboud has accepted a position as research director of the ENMC since January 1 st . Baziel van Engelen is succeeding Kate Bushby who is leaving this post after three years to lead the NIH steriod trial in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Baziel van Engelen was...
Expert centres and Orphan Drugs
08 April 2010
Almost all neuromuscular diseases are rare, and so most drugs used for these conditions are “orphan drugs”. Since 2001 a group (Stuurgroep Weesgeneesmiddelen (WGM)) has been appointed by the minister of health to study the problems surrounding orphan drugs and rare diseases. The committee is an independent...
Almost all neuromuscular diseases are rare, and so most drugs used for these conditions are “orphan drugs”. Since 2001 a group (Stuurgroep Weesgeneesmiddelen (WGM)) has been appointed by the minister of health to study the problems surrounding orphan drugs and rare diseases. The committee is an independent...
May 3rd: Deadline Prinses Beatrix Fonds grant application
30 March 2010
The Prinses Beatrix Fonds finances scientific research on neuromuscular disorders and movement disorders. Researches who are working in a Dutch medical centre or university can apply for funding. This year the deadline for submission is on May 3rd 2010. For more information and the application form check...
The Prinses Beatrix Fonds finances scientific research on neuromuscular disorders and movement disorders. Researches who are working in a Dutch medical centre or university can apply for funding. This year the deadline for submission is on May 3rd 2010. For more information and the application form check...
Symposium Neuromuscular disorders
11 January 2010
On the 8 th of January 2010 the yearly Prinses Beatrix Fonds Symposium neuromuscular disorders was held with the central theme '10 golden rules for each problem'. The symposium was a success with attendance of 200 people working on or interested in neuromuscular disorders. During the different presentations,...
On the 8 th of January 2010 the yearly Prinses Beatrix Fonds Symposium neuromuscular disorders was held with the central theme '10 golden rules for each problem'. The symposium was a success with attendance of 200 people working on or interested in neuromuscular disorders. During the different presentations,...
Thesis Jeroen Trip: Redefining the non-dystrophic myotonic syndromes.
07 January 2010
Titel thesis: Redefining the non-dystrophic myotonic syndromes. Phenotypic characterisation based on genetic testing. Jeroen Trip Summary Chapter 1 gives a general introduction to non-dystrophic myotonic syndromes (NDMs). Chapter 2 comprises a systematic review about drug treatment for myotonia....
Titel thesis: Redefining the non-dystrophic myotonic syndromes. Phenotypic characterisation based on genetic testing. Jeroen Trip Summary Chapter 1 gives a general introduction to non-dystrophic myotonic syndromes (NDMs). Chapter 2 comprises a systematic review about drug treatment for myotonia....
ISNO retraite 11-12 nov. 2009
01 November 2009
On november 11-12th 2009 ISNO will organise a meeting for people in the Netherlands working on neuromuscular disorders. For more information about the program or registration, mail us
On november 11-12th 2009 ISNO will organise a meeting for people in the Netherlands working on neuromuscular disorders. For more information about the program or registration, mail us
Results of Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Dutch adult Pompe patients
01 November 2009
At the annual congress of the World Muscle Society (WMS) in Geneva, September 9th-12th, Nadine van der Beek and Juna de Vries presented the results of Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) in 73 Dutch adult Pompe patients on muscle strength and pulmonary function. The two young research physicians...
At the annual congress of the World Muscle Society (WMS) in Geneva, September 9th-12th, Nadine van der Beek and Juna de Vries presented the results of Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) in 73 Dutch adult Pompe patients on muscle strength and pulmonary function. The two young research physicians...
Inaugural lecture Dr. Ans van der Ploeg: Friday October 2nd 2009
28 September 2009
On Friday October 2, 2009, dr A.T. (Ans) van der Ploeg, appointed as extraordinary professor of Peadiatrics, in particular lysosomal storage disorders at the ErasmusMC, Faculty of Erasmus University Rotterdam, on behalf of the Prinses Beatrix Fonds, will publicly accept her appointment with...
On Friday October 2, 2009, dr A.T. (Ans) van der Ploeg, appointed as extraordinary professor of Peadiatrics, in particular lysosomal storage disorders at the ErasmusMC, Faculty of Erasmus University Rotterdam, on behalf of the Prinses Beatrix Fonds, will publicly accept her appointment with...
Perturbations of gait and balance: a new experimental set-up applied to patients with CMT type Ia
25 September 2009
M. H. van der Linden Keywords: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN), gait, posture, perturbation, reflex, atrophy, proprioception Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT, also called Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy, HMSN) is the most common hereditary...
M. H. van der Linden Keywords: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN), gait, posture, perturbation, reflex, atrophy, proprioception Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT, also called Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy, HMSN) is the most common hereditary...
Symposium Neuromuscular Disorders January 8th 2010
29 July 2009
The yearly symposium neuromuscular disorders will take place on January 8th 2010. This time, we have a new location for the symposium which will be held in the ABN-Amro building in Amsterdam (Gustav Mahlerlaan). This location can easily be reached by car (ring A10) and train (station Amsterdam Zuid)....
The yearly symposium neuromuscular disorders will take place on January 8th 2010. This time, we have a new location for the symposium which will be held in the ABN-Amro building in Amsterdam (Gustav Mahlerlaan). This location can easily be reached by car (ring A10) and train (station Amsterdam Zuid)....
ISNO takes part in working group on neuromuscular disorders of NVN
06 July 2009
Recent consultations with the board of the Dutch Society of Neurology (NVN), the Belgian-Dutch Neuromuscular Study club (BNNS) and ISNO let to the establishment of a working group on neuromuscular disorders as part of the NVvN. This new working group will be a platform for researchers and clinicians interested...
Recent consultations with the board of the Dutch Society of Neurology (NVN), the Belgian-Dutch Neuromuscular Study club (BNNS) and ISNO let to the establishment of a working group on neuromuscular disorders as part of the NVvN. This new working group will be a platform for researchers and clinicians interested...
Prinses Beatrix Fonds Year Award 2009
09 June 2009
Oproep Prinses Beatrix Fonds-jaarprijs neuromusculaire ziekten 2009 De Prinses Beatrix Fonds-jaarprijs neuromusculaire ziekten is ingesteld door het Prinses Beatrix Fonds. Deze prijs, een initiatief van de Stichting ISNO, wordt jaarlijks toegekend aan een jonge onderzoeker die in Nederland excellent...
Oproep Prinses Beatrix Fonds-jaarprijs neuromusculaire ziekten 2009 De Prinses Beatrix Fonds-jaarprijs neuromusculaire ziekten is ingesteld door het Prinses Beatrix Fonds. Deze prijs, een initiatief van de Stichting ISNO, wordt jaarlijks toegekend aan een jonge onderzoeker die in Nederland excellent...
Summary of thesis Sigrid Pillen
26 May 2009
Quantitative muscle ultrasound in childhood neuromuscular disorders Sigrid Pillen, Radboud University Medical Center The thesis describes the use of muscle ultrasound for the detection of neuromuscular disorders and its ability to accurately visualize changes in muscle thickness and texture....
Quantitative muscle ultrasound in childhood neuromuscular disorders Sigrid Pillen, Radboud University Medical Center The thesis describes the use of muscle ultrasound for the detection of neuromuscular disorders and its ability to accurately visualize changes in muscle thickness and texture....
Grant for Dr. Dirk J. Lefeber working at the UMC St Radboud in Nijmegen
24 March 2009
The Dutch Scientific Organization has awarded a grant to Dr. Dirk J. Lefeber, (UMC St Radboud) entitled “High-resolution glycoprofiling in human medicine” for innovative nanoLC- mass-spectrometry equipment. This technology forms an essential extension of the current infrastructure and enables highly...
The Dutch Scientific Organization has awarded a grant to Dr. Dirk J. Lefeber, (UMC St Radboud) entitled “High-resolution glycoprofiling in human medicine” for innovative nanoLC- mass-spectrometry equipment. This technology forms an essential extension of the current infrastructure and enables highly...
February and March: Deadlines abstract submission ENS, ESHG, PNS, EFNS and WMS meetings
04 February 2009
Deadline abstract submission European Neurological Society ( ENS ) Meeting: February 11th 2009. For more information, check the website Deadline abstract submission European Society of Human Genetics ( ESHG ) Meeting: February 13th 2009. For more information, check the website Deadline abstract...
Deadline abstract submission European Neurological Society ( ENS ) Meeting: February 11th 2009. For more information, check the website Deadline abstract submission European Society of Human Genetics ( ESHG ) Meeting: February 13th 2009. For more information, check the website Deadline abstract...
March 18th: ALADIN meeting, AMC Amsterdam
30 January 2009
ALADIN: All against Duchenne in the Netherlands Goal The ALADIN consortium is founded to exchange information regarding scientific research and clinical health care for Duchenne patients, and to improve collaboration between the different centres. Each half year a meeting is organized where different...
ALADIN: All against Duchenne in the Netherlands Goal The ALADIN consortium is founded to exchange information regarding scientific research and clinical health care for Duchenne patients, and to improve collaboration between the different centres. Each half year a meeting is organized where different...
January 9th: Symposium Neuromuscular disorders
09 January 2009
On the 9 th of January the yearly Prinses Beatrix Fonds Symposium neuromuscular disorders was held with the central theme 'From disease to gene to cure'. The symposium was a success with attendance of 130 peopl e working on or interested in neuromuscular disorders. During the different presentations,...
On the 9 th of January the yearly Prinses Beatrix Fonds Symposium neuromuscular disorders was held with the central theme 'From disease to gene to cure'. The symposium was a success with attendance of 130 peopl e working on or interested in neuromuscular disorders. During the different presentations,...
January 1st: New ISNO website
16 December 2008
This new ISNO website is presented during the Boerhaave symposium on Neuromuscular disorders on the 9th of January 2009. This site forms a platform for Dutch researchers in neuromuscular disorders. Here they can find information on other professionals, important events, deadlines, trials, disorders, treatments...
This new ISNO website is presented during the Boerhaave symposium on Neuromuscular disorders on the 9th of January 2009. This site forms a platform for Dutch researchers in neuromuscular disorders. Here they can find information on other professionals, important events, deadlines, trials, disorders, treatments...
