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Young Talents in Clinical Research (YTCR) grant by the SAMS
🎉 Kicking off 2025 with a win!
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Andreea-Alexandra Aldea has been awarded the prestigious Young Talents in Clinical Research (YTCR) grant by the SAMS (Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences) and the Gottfried and Julia Bangerter-Rhyner Foundation!
Her project, "On the choroid plexus volume in multiple sclerosis: A longitudinal analysis of data from the Swiss multiple sclerosis cohort study (SMSC)", is set to investigate groundbreaking correlations between choroid plexus volume and MS disease characteristics using cutting-edge MRI segmentation techniques. Mentored by Prof. Dr. Özgür Yaldizli, and backed by the brilliant teams at ThINk Basel and RC2NB, this research promises to shed new light on the complexities of MS and contribute valuable insights to the field. 🔬💡
Join us in congratulating Dr. Andreea Aldea and the entire team on this incredible achievement and wishing them success as they embark on this exciting journey.
Image: Dr. Andreea-Alexandra Aldea
December 2024
A new grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation for the CHORNEXUS study.
Prof. Özgür Yaldizli, a senior consultant neurologist at the University Hospital Basel and research group leader at RC2NB, and the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received a grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation for the CHORNEXUS study.
This study will be conducted within the framework of an European research network known as ERA-NET NEURON 2024. ERA-NET NEURON is a collaborative initiative involving 35 research funding organizations and ministries from 28 countries, dedicated to supporting basic, clinical, and translational research in various fields related to the brain and its diseases.
CHORNEXUS aims to investigate the principles of brain choroid plexus-mediated interactions between the brain and body in the context of systemic and peripheral pathologies. The study will be carried out in collaboration with research groups in Norway, Germany, Latvia, and France.
At the University Hospital Basel, Prof. Yaldizli will focus specifically on examining the role of the brain choroid plexus in multiple sclerosis and chronic pain. The three-year study will be conducted under the auspices of RC2NB in close collaboration with Prof. Cristina Granziera and Prof. Jens Kuhle. It will begin in 2025 and last for three years.
Image: Prof. Özgür Yaldizli
November 2024
Elisabetta Giacomelli Wins Best Master’s Thesis 2024 at DBE Research Day!
ThINk is incredibly proud to announce that Elisabetta Giacomelli has been awarded the Best Master’s Thesis 2024 during the Department of Biomedical Engineering Research Day! Elisabetta’s thesis, titled “Identification of 9.4T MRI Sequences for Enhanced Cellular Visualization of Multiple Sclerosis Lesions,” has been recognized for its innovative research.
Elisabetta’s work focuses on the potential of ultra-high-field MRI (9.4T) to improve the visualization of Multiple Sclerosis lesions, offering new insights into the mechanisms of damage and repair in this complex neurological disorder. Her research not only showcases technical excellence but also a deep commitment to advancing our understanding of MS, which has the potential to impact future diagnostic and treatment strategies.
This award is a testament to Elisabetta's hard work, dedication, and innovative approach to her research. We are thrilled to see her efforts recognized and have her as part of our team.
Congratulations, Elisabetta, on this well-deserved honor! We look forward to seeing all the amazing things you will continue to achieve.
Image: Prof. Pablo Sinues and Elisabetta Giacomelli
August 2024
Robert Bing Prize to Cristina Granziera, Mira Katan Kahles and Johannes Gräff!
The Robert Bing Prize 2022 goes to three remarkable clinical and experimental neuro- scientists: Cristina Granziera and Mira Katan Kahles, Professors of Neurology at the University Hospital in Basel, are each distinguished for their work on biomarkers for the diagnostics and monitoring of disorders such as multiple sclerosis and stroke. Cristina Granziera bridges the gap between biomedical engineering and clinical application as researcher at the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Image: Prof. Cristina Granziera
January 2023
Progression-independent-of-relapses is associated with brain and cortical atrophy
MedPageToday article on "Silent Progression in Relapsing MS Tied to Brain Volume Loss": https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/multiplesclerosis/98733
Healio article on "Relapsing MS patients exhibit accelerated brain atrophy": https://www.healio.com/news/neurology/20220519/relapsing-ms-patients-exhibit-accelerated-brain-atrophy
JAMA Neurology article "Association of Brain Atrophy With Disease Progression Independent of Relapse Activity in Patients With Relapsing MS":https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/association-of-brain-atrophy-with-disease-progression-independent-of-relapse-activity-in-patients-with-relapsing-ms/136331/45
May 2022
Forbes Health Science talk on "Quantitative Markers for Covid-19 Brain Injury"
Neurological consequences of Covid-19 and Post-Acute Sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC), also known as Long Covid.
April 2022
Welcome to Dr. Mario Alberto Ocampo Pineda
Dr. Mario Alberto Ocampo Pineda as the new PostDoc in the ThINk group led by Prof. Cristina Granziera. Mario did a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Verona, where he developed methods for processing MRI to describe brain tissue. In the ThINk group, he will be part of the team responsible for processing and managing the images and data of the group.
Image: Dr. Mario Alberto Ocampo Pineda
March 2022
MAGNIMS-ECTRIMS
Antonia Wenger received the prestigious MAGNIMS-ECTRIMS fellowship 2022!!!
Image: Antonia Wenger
March 2022
News Medical Life Sciences talk on "Changes in the brain cortex of COVID-19 patients associated with inflammatory biomarkers"
In the present study, researchers assessed several neurological symptoms and their linkage with clinical indicators of inflammatory processes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
February 2022
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Prof. Cristina Granziera was elected as a new member of the executive board of the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Image: Prof. Cristina Granziera
November 2021
ISMRM 2021
9 abstracts accepted, 4 oral presentations, 2 summa cum laude awards and 1 first prize for the best oral presentation in the prestigeous "Quantitative MRI Study group" (Dr. R. Rahmanzadeh)
Prof. C. Granziera gave a plenary lecture in the session "Microstructure: Richness of Scales & Contrasts"
Further Prof. C. Granziera is the new Secretary of the ISMRM "White Matter Study Group"!!!
June 2021
Swiss MS Society
Prof. C. Granziera is the new Co-President of MWB (Medizinisch-Wissenschaftlicher-Beirat)!!!
June 2021
The recently accepted work of Maggi P. ....C. Granziera was commented by an editorial entitled:
Ongoing Axonal Injury in Chronic Active Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis: In-Vivo Quantification Using Serum Neurofilament. Preziosa P, Schoonheim MM. Neurology. 2021 Jun 4:10.1212/WNL.0000000000012331. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000012331.
June 2021
Funding of CSC!!!
PhD candidate Xinjie Chen got the funding of the China Scholarship Council (CSC) successfully!!!
Image: Xinjie Chen
June 2021
12 abstracts accepted:
2 orals, 4 power-pitches and 6 posters!!!
February 2020
New grant!!!
Eurostar 2020 MS-CONNECT: we will develop unique tools to integrate clinical data with advanced imaging data, yielding a wiring diagram of all neuronal connections (connectomics).
This is a collaborative projects with Prof. Gueurts and Schoenheim (Vu University Medical Center), Biomax Informatics AG and PPi Healthcare Consulting Limited.
January 2020
Welcome to Dr. Alexandra Todea, Neuroradiologist
Dr. Alexandra Todea will lead a collaborative effort with Neuroradiology USB, to evaluate clinical decision and interpretation support tools in neuroradiology.
Image: Dr. Alexandra Todea
January 2020
Welcome to Dr. Alessandro Cagol, neurologist and visiting scholar from University of Milano
Dr. Alessandro Cagol will work on longitudinal volumentric analysis in the Swiss Ms cohort.
Image: Dr. Alessandro Cagol
January 2020