Highlights
Macrophages in the uterus play a role in healthy pregnancy
Researcher at the Leiden University Medical Center have shown that macrophages play an even bigger role in healthy pregnancy than previously assumed. Mass cytometry (CyTOF)
B cells in the uterus play a role in pregnancy
Researchers at the Radboud University in Nijmegen have shown that B cells play an important role in healthy pregnancy. The research has been published in
Research fetal microglia in Science by RiNet members Groningen
The researchers describe fetal microglial subsets that are distinct from adult human microglia. For the research, single-cell analysis and in situ validation were used.
Investigators in Leiden publish immune atlas of the placenta during pregnancy
Researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center have investigated immune cells during the gestation by using mass cytometry in the placental bed of women with
Investigators from Groningen investigate immune cell subsets in the placenta
Investigators from the University Medical Center in Groningen have performed an extensive study of different types of immune cells in the placental bed. This study
European grant for stem cell therapy against brain damage after pre-term birth
RiNet associates take part in a 9-million-euro research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme. This project entitled PREMSTEM has the goal to
New professor developmental biology in the Leiden University Medical Center
Susana Chuva de Sousa Lopes has been appointed as professor in developmental biology, in particular human development. In the future she and her research group
Congress of the International Federation of Placenta Associations in Amsterdam 2020
Between 2 and 5 September the IFPA congress will take place in Amsterdam. Scientist from all over the world will gather to discuss the latest
Initiation of parturition after 41 weeks of pregnancy
On November 21 Dutch new program “Nieuwsuur” broadcasted an item on the benefit of timely initiation for women who are pregnant not longer than 41
NIPT test during pregnancy is more reliable than previously assumed
The Non-invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) that is offered to all pregnant women since 1 April 2017 in The Netherlands from the 11th week of pregnancy
The future is fantastic…
On October 17 Dutch television (VPRO) broadcasted their first episode, on Reproduction, of the new series “The future is fantastic…”. In 2039, many babies are
