Astrid van der Geest

PhD-candidate Neuroscience | UMC Utrecht Brain Center
#brainorganoids #ALS

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

Excited to share the main project of my PhD, where we discovered early changes in brain organoids derived from ALS/FTD patients and presymptomatic family members carrying the most common ALS/FTD mutation. It was great to work on this project with so many wonderful people!

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

Last week I had the chance to present my PhD project at the Gordon Research Seminar ALS 2023. It was a pleasure to meet other scientists dedicated to unravel parts of this disease. Serious discussions combined with hikes in the beautiful surroundings of the Swiss Alps. #ALSGRC

[TNeuroscienceBrainCenter @NeuroscienceT]

On the 8th of June @Rianne_deJongh and @AstridvdGeest will climb the Mont Ventoux in France during the Tour du ALS. A yearly event to raise funds for ALS research. Support and donate via https://t.co/3TvXG5TyAi!🧡 #ALSresearch @TRICALS_cureALS #TourduALS @ALSnederland

[Marta Cañizares Luna @mcanizaresluna]

Great kick-off of the @UMCUBrainCenter Research Day on cell types of the mouse brain @AllenInstitute. Looking forward to the rest of the talks!

[Public Engagement @UniUtrechtPE]

Van 1 t/m 12 nov gaan onderzoekers van @UniUtrecht en @UMCU_Intl tijdens 'Even over morgen' weer in gesprek met bezoekers van @Bibliotheek030. Vorig jaar resulteerde dit in vragen voor de wetenschap, dit jaar zoeken ze samen naar antwoorden. Vrije inloop ☕https://t.co/LXMBDz2EXc

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Research analist https://t.co/MpIeEynFTA @UMCUtrecht

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

@LiekevandeHaar @EMBO @BIMSB_MDC @N_Rajewsky @EMBOFellows Congratulations!! Well done!

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

@raoulteeuwen @Isa_Yusibov Is er nog plek van Rotterdam naar Utrecht?

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

Great that this interesting story is out! Happy that I could add human iPSC-derived NSC experiments. Thanks for the nice collaboration @vanessa_donega

[Vanessa Donega @vanessa_donega]

Very excited to share our new paper out @NatureComms! We identify the Wnt pathway antagonist SFRP1 as a potential signal that promotes quiescence in NSCs from the human SVZ and show that its inhibition stimulates stem cell activation. https://t.co/0VFfuZhPt0 1/2

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

Picture taken by Lize Kraan

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

What surprises you and what are you curious about? Together with other researchers I'm gathering questions from the public to form an Utrecht Research Agenda.
Come meet me this Saturday to ask your question at the Neude library: https://t.co/I8CoI50N4M

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

Inspired by the diverse talks on ALS research at #ENCALS 2021 and congratulations to Tijana Ljubikj, whom I'm lucky to work closely with, on winning a poster award! 🎉

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

Very happy with the opportunity to talk about my PhD project on modelling ALS with brain organoids during the cell and animal models session at #ENCALS 2021

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

@MarkKevinBakker @StrokeGenetics @NatureGenet Gefeliciteerd!!

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

Happy that I could contribute to the journal of the Utrecht Neuroscience Master program with an perspective on cerebral organoid culturing!

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

@AhleniusHenrik We’re happy you like it! Thanks again for your very interesting talk and honest story about your career so far! Also on behalf of the other organisers, Marloes & Laurens

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Happy #WomenInScience Day! 👩‍🔬👩‍🚀 Let’s smash stereotypes, defy gender bias and defeat discrimination that holds women and girls back in Science, Tech, Engineering and Math.

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

I was interviewed about my PhD on modelling ALS using brain organoids by @ElineKruithof from the @UU_GSLS graduate school! https://t.co/MccsRY5ZRl

[Organoid News @organoidscience]

Congrats @AnaMarinNavarr1 on your new publication!

p53 controls genomic stability and temporal differentiation of human neural stem cells and affects neural organization in human brain #organoids. https://t.co/oADM1YfCKS

[Astrid van der Geest @AstridvdGeest]

The project I contributed to during my internship in the group of Margareta Wilhelm at Karolinska Institutet is now published! Have a look if you would like to know more about p53 in the developing human brain. #organoids @AnaMarinNavarr1 & Robin Pronk https://t.co/0IZM1eR45u