Amsterdam UMC - Alzheimer Center Amsterdam
Lianne Reus is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurogenetics at Amsterdam UMC - Alzheimercentrum Amsterdam since April 2023. Previously, Lianne worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles from March 2022 to May 2023, and held the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at Amsterdam UMC from September 2016 to March 2022, contributing to research on the interaction between genetic variation, biological correlates, and clinical symptoms in dementia. Lianne's academic background includes a Master's degree in Neurosciences from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of Amsterdam. Early research experience included internships focusing on genetic risk factors for psychiatric disorders and structural brain abnormalities, as well as studies on major depressive disorder and the effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients.
Amsterdam UMC - Alzheimer Center Amsterdam
Alzheimer Centrum Amsterdam is part of the Amsterdam University Medical Center and is physically located at the VUmc location on De Boelelaan. More than 100 employees work at the center. Every year they treat thousands of patients from all over the country. In addition to caring for patients, a large proportion of the employees are involved in conducting ant the implementation of research. Alzheimer Centrum Amsterdam is the diagnosis and treatment center for dementia, with a focus on dementia at a young age. Our mission is to make dementia negotiable, treatable and eventually heal.