As of 1 June, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) opens a post-COVID expertise centre for adults, joining a national network focused on care provision and knowledge development.
Leiden University has developed an organ-on-a-chip model for dengue infection. This model simulates the effects of the infection, enabling researchers to better understand the disease and potentially contributing to the development of new medicines.
Researchers Katerina Johnson and Laura Steenbergen investigated the effects of probiotics – often referred to as 'beneficial bacteria' – on negative emotional states.
Leyden Labs is developing a new method to protect people against illnesses such as influenza and other respiratory viruses. In this study, they used a nasal spray containing antibodies instead of the conventional antibody injection.
Leiden University is conducting research into how fish can contribute to the development of new treatments for ADHD and depression. The study is led by Christian Tudorache and his team.
During the UXinsight Festival 2025, professionals from home and abroad gathered in Leiden to share the latest insights in user experience and design research. In this testimonial, Debbie Slijpen looks back on her experience