SPECIAL SESSIONPanel discussion1. Overcoming challenges in local green H2 economiesOrganizer:Dr Beata KviatekJean Monnet Chair in Sustainable EU Economy, Centre of Expertise Energy / International Business School / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, the NetherlandsOne of the main pathways …

Grid governance; what new roles for the community energy movement?

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are by far the leading cause of death due to non communicable diseases in the world. The development of CVDs in many cases is caused by atherosclerosis. In atherosclerosis, plaques in blood vessels are formed by the excessive accumulation of lipids in the endothelial lining. …

Workshop - Laypersons as a driving force in a heritage inclusive energy transition in the Netherlands, practical instruments for historical buildings, areas and landscapes

Can you remember the last time the ground gave way beneath you? When you thought the ground was stable, but for some reason it wasn’t? Perhaps you encountered a pothole on the streets of Amsterdam, or you were renovating your house and broke through the floor. Perhaps there was a molehill in a park or …

5% to 10% of all cancers are linked to gene mutations inherited from parents. The most common gene related to hereditary cancer is the p53 gene. It is a crucial tumor suppressor. However, the mutated gene is commonly inherited from one generation to another one. The functions of p53 resume to the activation …

Background: Lung fibroblasts are implicated in abnormal tissue repair in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The exact mechanisms are unknown and comprehensive analysis comparing COPD- and control fibroblasts is lacking. Aim: To gain insight in the role of lung fibroblasts in COPD pathology …

BACKGROUND: Optimizing return to work (RTW) after knee arthroplasty (KA) is becoming increasingly important due to a growing incidence of KA and poor RTW outcomes after KA. We developed the Back At work After Surgery (BAAS) clinical pathway for optimized RTW after KA. Since the effectiveness and cost …

Background: Recent studies suggest that ethnic minority students underperform in standardised assessments commonly used to evaluate their progress. This disparity seems to also hold for postgraduate medical students and GP trainees, and may affect the quality of primary health care, which requires an …