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SensUs 2020

Epilepsy Drug Monitoring

Biomarker: Valproate

The Theme

Valproate (VPA) is a drug used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and spinal muscular atrophy. Epilepsy affects around 50 million people worldwide. A biosensor for the measurement of VPA could help to the quality of life by personalizing VPA treatment.

Results

Innovation Award

Translation Potential Award

Public Inspiration Award

The Teams

The Organization

SensUs is organized for students by students. The Organization of SensUs consists of motivated students from different fields at the Technical University of Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Each member has joined for a different goal, but all members want to contribute to the future of health. Our Organization has been founded by professor Menno Prins.

prof. dr. ir. Menno Prins

prof. dr. ir. Menno Prins

Founder and Guide

Yannick Leurs

Yannick Leurs

Chair

Iris Schilthuis

Iris Schilthuis

Vice-Chair

Judith Hoekstra

Judith Hoekstra

Treasurer

Renate Janssen

Renate Janssen

Secretary

Jolien Marcelis

Jolien Marcelis

Events

Ingrid Kolen

Ingrid Kolen

Events

Stijn van Wijngaarden

Stijn van Wijngaarden

Events

Miriam Laamoumi

Miriam Laamoumi

External Relations

Fleur Kloosterman

Fleur Kloosterman

External Relations

Maartje Wilms

Maartje Wilms

External Relations

Cecile Hamming

Cecile Hamming

Public Relations

Tatum Simons

Tatum Simons

Public Relations

Jorrit Baartman

Jorrit Baartman

Technology

Henry Kwan

Henry Kwan

Technology

Ivana Stijepovic

Ivana Stijepovic

Technology