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Milestone in Caribbean healthcare collaboration

The CARE-SAFE project aligns Caribbean vaccinations with local virus patterns, revealing an earlier RSV season than in the Netherlands and enabling tailored healthcare solutions.
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Research Focus: Saharan Dust and Respiratory Diseases

Danique Huijbens begins her internship in Sint Maarten, studying how Saharan dust impacts respiratory diseases in children as part of the RISE-climate study, aiming to improve future interventions.
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A dynamic two days of insight and inspiration at the 2024 Vaccinology Masterclass

The 2024 Vaccinology Masterclass brought together professionals from various healthcare sectors for two inspiring days of knowledge exchange about the latest developments in vaccinology. Discover the highlights of this successful event combining in-person and online attendance.
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Kaylee Baan returns from her research adventure in St. Maarten

Kaylee Baan reflects on her internship researching respiratory infections in children in St. Maarten, sharing her professional growth and cultural experiences.
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Work of Paediatric Respiratory Infection & Immunity Group in (inter)national newspapers and TV!

Revolutionary research from the Paediatric Respiratory Infection & Immunity Group reveals saliva testing's superiority over blood tests in assessing childhood respiratory infections, garnering significant media attention across national platforms.
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Vacancy: postdoctoral position investigating respiratory infection immunity

This position is part of the PRINDOUT project, focused on understanding the impact of maternal respiratory infections and immune activation on offspring development, particularly in relation to neurodevelopmental disorders.
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PhD Student Receives KNAW Ter Meulen Grant

Geert van Weelden, PhD student in our group, has been awarded a KNAW Ter Meulen Grant to advance our COVID-Mucokids project in South Africa. This initiative, building upon the successful COVID-kids project, aims to start patient enrolment in the coming months.
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PRINDOUT project receives €1 million grant from ZonMW Open Competition

Our PRINDOUT project has been awarded a grant from ZonMW open competition. PRINDOUT focuses on understanding how respiratory infections during pregnancy, ranging from common colds to more severe respiratory infections, can impact the developing brain, cognition, and behavior of the unborn child.
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Nutri-Vac study: insights into vaccine immunity and nutrition in South African children published

We are thrilled to announce the publication of our Nutri-Vac paper, shedding light on the impact of nutritional status on vaccine-induced immunity in children living in South Africa. The Nutri-Vac project, which commenced in August 2018 and concluded in April 2024, has been a collaborative effort between teams in South Africa and the Netherlands.
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Daphne Peeters’ PhD manuscript approved: Recurrent respiratory tract infections in children – Epidemiology, treatment and parents’ perceptions

Exciting news! Daphne Peeters' PhD manuscript has been approved, offering insights into critical aspects of paediatric recurrent respiratory tract infections. A key part of Daphne's work is her investigation into pediatric pneumonia, particularly among children admitted to intensive care units across Europe.
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