The third publication of the NeuroD group of 2026 is out now. The paper was published in Stem Cell Research and was a true team effort of the NeuroD group (Laurie, Barry, Linda, Bas, Ronald, and Willeke). In this research article, we describe the generation of an isogenic human induced pluripotent stem cell line for […]
On Saturday, April 4, the NeuroD group opened their laboratories for an open day aimed at individuals affected by SCA1 and their families. The aim of the day was to provide insight into ongoing SCA1 research while offering participants a first-hand experience of the laboratory environment. The program began with an overview of the SCA1 […]
The NeuroD group’s second publication in 2026 is also out now. Funnily enough, this article was published in the same issue of Neurobiology of Disease as the first publication! This article is the result of a collaboration between the NeuroD group (Laurie, Barry, Linda, Ronald, and Willeke) and the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research […]
The third Dutch Ataxia Research Symposium (DARS) took place on December 10th, 2025, at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). The meeting brought together researchers, clinicians, and patient representatives to discuss recent advances in the genetics, pathophysiology, and therapeutic development of cerebellar ataxias. The atmosphere reflected a highly collaborative research community with strong integration of […]
Dear colleague, We are pleased to announce that the Third Dutch Ataxia Research Symposium (DARS) will take place on: Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PMLocation: LUMC, Leiden Registration:To attend, please register by filling out this form or via the QRcode below: https://forms.gle/Efy5MzgMy2hQ3f9Q7 Abstracts can be submitted to NeuroDLabLeiden@lumc.nl Deadline: October 31st […]
On Monday 29th January the CureQ consortium gathered for the first annual general assembly. The day kicked off with an overview of our progress over the year, sparkling lively discussions among the attendants. The morning session culminated with a captivating workshop on effective communication, which had us all stepping into each other’s shoes while discovering […]
Great news! The CureQ consortium has been granted by the NWO (Dutch Research Council) and started this month. The CureQ program focusses on a distinct group of dominantly inherited neurodegenerative disorders caused by a CAG repeat expansion within the relevant genes, including Huntington’s disease (HD) and various spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA). Over 5.5 million euro will […]