LUMC researcher Fiamma Salerno has received a prestigious ERC Starting Grant to study how T cells develop their functions. T cells play a vital role in protecting us from disease. They help the body fight infections and cancer by taking on different roles depending on the type of threat they encounter. But what determines whether a T cell becomes a powerful disease fighter or loses its effectiveness?
Read moreSpecialized centers
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has several specialized centers. Here the knowledge and expertise of multiple departments come together for the best possible care. Information in Dutch.
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Data driven healthcare & AI
Data-driven healthcare & AI refers to the digital transformation within our core tasks. We believe that data-driven healthcare & AI make a valuable contribution.
Read more (in Dutch)Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine refers to innovative treatments aimed at function repair in damaged cells, tissues and organs.
Read more (in Dutch)Population health
Population health refers for sustainable healthcare with a focus on improving people's health.
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