Publications
Genetic Determinants of Healthy Longevity
Simon Mooijaart| 04-12-2007 | Genetic Determinants of Healthy Longevity Lifespan in under genetic control. In this thesis we translated genes regulating lifespan in model organisms to humans. First we identified DAF-12 as [...]
A Study into Genes Encoding Longevity in Humans
Maris Kuningas | 04-12-2007 |A Study into Genes Encoding Longevity in Humans The lifespan of an organism is determined by a complex network of environmental-, genetic- and stochastic factors. Each of these components [...]
Generalised Osteoarthritis: from Mendelian Disorder to Complex Disease
Josine Min | 17-01-2007| Generalised Osteoarthritis: from Mendelian Disorder to Complex Disease Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and complex disorder with a high hereditary probability. Previous genetic research into OA has yielded several [...]
Familial osteorarthritis : risk factors and determinants of outcome
Naghmeh Riyazi | 22-11-2006 | Familial osteorarthritis : risk factors and determinants of outcome Osteoarthritis (OA) refers to a heterogeneous group of conditions. This thesis focuses on OA with a hereditary background; [...]
Osteoarthritis and hemochromatosis, a genetic epidemiological study
B.Z. Alizadeh (Behrooz)| 23-03-2005 | Osteoarthritis and hemochromatosis, a genetic epidemiological study Osteoarthritis (OA) refers to a heterogeneous group of distinct diseases which express a common radiographic and clinical phenotype at [...]
Prestigious ZonMw Open Competition grant awarded to LUMC, VU and RIVM
Prestigious ZonMw Open Competition grant awarded to LUMC, Vu and RIVM Our life expectancy is increasing worldwide, but the years we spend in good health are lagging behind. People from [...]