Organisation profile
Explenation Text
Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art care for neurological and psychiatric diseases and to develop (personalized) treatments by performing research in the full translational range, from fundamental research to values-driven healthcare.
Introduction
The strategic research program Brain, also known as the UMC Utrecht Brain Center, is an internationally recognized research center in clinical and experimental neuroscience.
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
Research output
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[18F]FDG-avid nodal gliomatosis associated with ovarian immature teratoma – The importance of histological confirmation
Queiró, L., Hulsker, C. C. C., Looijenga, L. H. J., de Krijger, R. R., Scheijde-Vermeulen, M. A., Kusters, P. J. H., Littooij, A. S., van Leeuwen, J., Braat, A. J. A. T. & Mavinkurve-Groothuis, A. M. C., Jun 2026, In: EJC Paediatric Oncology. 7, 3 p., 100493.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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286th ENMC international workshop: Muscle imaging: artificial intelligence, automatic segmentation and imaging data sharing in neuromuscular disease. Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 7-9 March 2025
Warman-Chardon, J., Straub, V., Vissing, J., Schlaeger, S., Kan, H. E. & MRI workshop study group, Mar 2026, In: Neuromuscular Disorders. 60, 106304.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Academic › peer-review
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31P MRSI Coil Combination Using 23Na Sensitivity Information
Dai, J., Gosselink, M., Shams, Z., Froeling, M., Raaijmakers, A. J. E. & Klomp, D. W. J., Apr 2026, In: Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 95, 4, p. 1907-1920 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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VDKNR Masterclass 2026
Benders, M. (Invited speaker)
13 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course › Academic
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17th International Newborn Brain Conference
Benders, M. (Speaker)
8 Feb 2026 → 10 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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292th ENMC workshop: Best practices after positive Spinal Muscular Atrophy newborn screening
Bartels, B. (Invited speaker)
23 Jan 2026 → 25 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course › Academic
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Prizes
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2016 USERN prize in Medical Sciences
Leemans, A. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Advances in cell-based therapy for the injured newborn brain: optimizing nurture, habitat and momemtum of mesenchymal stem cells
Benders, M. (Recipient), 1 Jan 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Hoe door spontaan idee van Hugo nu het verloop van hersenziekten kan worden voorspeld
15/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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We moeten af van telzucht in de wetenschap
Algra, A., Benedictus, R., van der Laan, S., Koopman, I. & Hehakaya, C.
21/07/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Betere diagnostiek hersenaneurysma
Kuijf, H., van der Schaaf, I. & Timmins, K.
15/06/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities