The research – the TREASURE trial – is part of the Queen of Hearts research and is being conducted under the supervision of Prof. Marc Spaanderman and Dr. Chahinda Ghossein-Doha.
Timely treatment of asymptomatic heart failure
Women who develop preeclampsia (PE) have a two- to seven-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease at a relatively young age. PE is characterized by an unhealthy thickening of the heart muscle. This thickening leads to constriction of the heart that does not disappear after pregnancy in almost half of the cases. The blood pressure hormone angiotensin plays a very important role in the development of this form of heart failure. With the TREASURE trial we want to treat this early form of heart failure through timely treatment with angiotensin inhibitors.
Mozaik 2.o scholarship
A total of 13 PhD students were awarded a grant – they were selected from 118 applications. In addition to excellent study results, the laureates have also published scientifically, developed an app or organized an exhibition alongside their studies. The aim of the Mosaic 2.0 grant – which is aimed at graduates with a migration background from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Turkey – is to promote an inclusive working environment within Dutch universities.