ALS Research Centers - The Netherlands

General Information Research and Trials
Department of Neurology University Hospital Utrecht
Academisch Ziekenhuis Utrecht 903122
PO: 8550, NL 3508, GA Utrecht
Phone: 31-30-2506564
Fax: 31-30-2542100
E-mail: jwokke@neuro.azu.nl
 
Director:
Dr. John H.J. Wokke
No information available at this time.
Department of Neurology Academical Medical Centre
Department of Neurology H2-222
Box 226600, NL 1100 DD Amsterdam
Phone: 31-20-566-3842, beeper 58448
Fax: 31-20-697-1438
E-mail: j.m.dejong@amc.uva.nl
 
Director:
Dr. J.M.B.V. de Jong
Research emphasis:
The new FALS locus on chromosome 16q12-13.
Neuropathology of ALS, especially of faulty protein folding.
Clinimetry of bulbar weakness.
Natural history of Progressive Muscular Atrophy.
Clinical trials:
Sanofi-Synthelabo Xaliproden
ONO-2506PO - European Phase II trial
 
Record last reviewed:
29 Aug 2002
Nijmegen - Neuromuscular Center Nijmegen
University Medical Center Nijmegen
PO Box 9101
Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
Phone: 31-24-3618860
Fax: 31-24-3541122
 
Director:
Basiel van Engelen, M.D., PhD
E-mail: B.vanEngelen@neuro.umcn.nl
Research emphasis:
Cortical desinhibition in ALS
High density surface EMG in ALS
Muscle fibre conduction in ALS
UMN involvement and fasciculations in ALS
 
Record last reviewed:
15 Nov 2002