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Save the Date: Symposium on the Prevention of Asthma and Allergies

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On March 10 & 11, 2025, Longfonds and the Leiden University Medical Center will host the Symposium on the Prevention of Asthma and Allergies at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden.

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Wellcome Discovery Award for Rick Maizels’ Research on Parasitic Worms

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Professor Rick Maizels has received a substantial grant of approximately €4 million from the Wellcome Trust. Maizels investigates how parasitic worms can protect us from asthma and allergies.

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Why Children Often Develop Asthma After Antibiotic Treatment at a Young Age

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Children who receive antibiotic treatment at a young age are at a higher risk of developing asthma. Can a dietary supplement solve this issue?

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Paolo De Coppi one of the most influential people in health

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TIME Magazine has included Accelerate researcher and surgeon dr. Paolo De Coppi in its TIME100 List of most influential individuals in health in 2024.

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