Abstract

UvA Synergy Program Awarded to Vascular Immunology Research Consortium An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Faculty of Medicine (FdG) and the Faculty of Science (FNWI) has been awarded a synergy grant from UvA to advance groundbreaking research in vascular immunology. The multidisciplinary team aims to bridge the gap between fundamental science and clinical application, translating basic scientific discoveries into clinical practice and refining clinical insights into laboratory research. The Synergy Program This synergy program led by ACS researcher Professor Jaap van Buul represents a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between fundamental research and clinical practice. Key objectives of the program include using vascular dysfunction as a predictor for inflammatory-related disease risk, identifying molecular and cellular targets, and developing tailored therapies to restore vascular immunology. The grant The grant funds six PhD positions and a senior postdoc position shared between the faculties of Sciences and Medicine. The program also aims to foster interdisciplinary master's and PhD training programs to equip the next generation of scientists with expertise spanning both faculties. Interested to know more? The program will launch with an inaugural symposium this Fall titled " You are as healthy as your vessels ".