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  • NAD+ and the Circadian Rhythm 

    Our bodies have a natural 24-hour cycle called the circadian rhythm, which regulates when we sleep and wake, influencing hormone release, our eating habits, and even our mood. This rhythm makes sure our functions are aligned with the external environment, promoting health and well-being.  Interestingly, the molecule NAD+ is essential for the regulation of our…

  • Inspiring the Next Generation

    NADIS Project Engages High School Students in Science The Department of Experimental Medicine actively engages in various initiatives to promote science among the public, particularly targeting high school students. More than 1000 students are offered hands-on laboratory experiences through visits to the state-of-the-art laboratory at the Polo Biotechnology at UNIGE. These experiences aim to guide…

  • French Society for Stem Cell Research Meeting 2024

    Our brilliant PhD candidate, Federico Bertoli, representing the Imagine Institut in Paris, shared his latest work at the French Society for Stem Cell Research Meeting 2024. He showed his progresses in developing a model to better understand Parkinson’s disease. His goal is to explain how the alpha-synuclein protein and NAD+ metabolism are linked in this…

  • What Happens When the Cell’s Powerhouse Fails? Understanding Mitochondrial Dysfunction

    Mitochondria, often referred to as the ‘powerhouse of the cell,’ play a pivotal role in converting the food we consume into the essential fuel, ATP (adenosine triphosphate), required for our body’s vital functions. These cellular structures not only produce energy but also serve various critical roles within the cell. In fact, approximately 90% of the…

  • New Year’s Resolutions

    Change Your Perspective, Start Moving, and Boost Your NAD⁺ Levels! The end of 2023 is rapidly approaching, marking the time for reflection and the creation of New Year’s resolutions. Some people adore making them, while others might not share the same enthusiasm. Those who cherish New Year’s resolutions often focus on goals that enhance their…

  • Introduction

    The life of a PhD candidate can be challenging, especially as an international fellow. You arrive in a completely new place with hope for the best and readiness to face the worst, uncertain about the future. Adjusting to a new reality and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, speaking different languages, presents its own set…

  • Benelux Metabolomics Days 2023

    Just last week, NADIS doctoral candidate Maria M. Tretowicz from Amsterdam UMC presented groundbreaking research on whole-blood nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺) measurements at the Benelux Metabolomics Days 2023. Collaborating with the Amsterdam Movement Sciences Institute and the Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences Institute, her presentation included a single cohort study encompassing diverse groups: young and old individuals,…

  • Data-driven interventions in aging

    Morten Scheibye Knudsen, a Principal Investigator at the University of Copenhagen and a leading expert in aging research, presented a thought-provoking lecture at the Aging Research & Drug Discovery 2023 conference. His talk focused on data-driven interventions in aging, exploring innovative strategies for healthy aging. Watch the lecture below to discover how data can improve…

  • Name: Herma Renkema Nationality: Dutch MSc education: Medical Biology (Utrecht) PhD education: Biochemistry (U v Amsterdam) Postdoc education: Biochemistry (Amsterdam) HIV biology (Tampere, Finland) Mitochondrial biology (Nijmegen) Current position: Chief Scientific Officer, Khondrion DCs: Melisa Emel Ermert Social media handles: My LinkedInKhondrion’s LinkedInhttps://www.khondrion.com/   Description of my lab’s work: Khondrion’s development programme is based on…

  • Name: Eija Pirinen Nationality: Finnish MSc education: Biotechnology, University of Kuopio, Finland 1999 PhD education: Molecular Medicine, University of Kuopio, Finland 2009 Postdoc education: Johan Auwerx lab, EPFL, Switzerland 7/2010-2013 Anu Suomalainen-Wartiovaara lab, University of Helsinki, Finland 2014-8/2015 Current positions: Associate Professor (tenure), University of Oulu, Finland University Researcher, University of Helsinki, Finland DC: Thomas…