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ZonMw grants for group leaders Den Hertog, Mattiroli, Bakkers and Van Rooij
Jeroen den Hertog, Francesca Mattiroli, Jeroen Bakkers, and Eva van Rooij, group leaders at the Hubrecht Institute, have received ZonMw Open Competition grants. The grants allow them to delve deeper into their research on RASopathies and heart regeneration. You can learn more about their projects below.
Jeroen Kingma to be the new Director of Campus & Facilities
As of 1 April 2026, Jeroen Kingma will be the new Director of the Campus & Facilities. In this role, he will lead the Campus & Facilities department and will be responsible for policy and implementation in the areas of real estate, accommodation and facility services. Kingma currently serves as Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board at Zorggroep Tangenborgh.
Keep moving, important for children with cancer
Children with cancer, including those diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia and those undergoing stem cell transplants, often face adverse effects of their disease and treatments. For example, with loss of muscle strength, pain (including bone pain), difficulty or inability to walk, fatigue and loss of appetite. PhD student Emma den Hartog mapped the physical functioning of children with cancer at the Princess Máxima Center. She defended her thesis on March 25.
UtrechtInc has been recognized in the Financial Times “Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs 2026” ranking.
While UtrechtInc is proud of this recognition, the real stars of the story are the entrepreneurs, researchers, and students who walk through its doors every day.