Stichting Ammodo, For arts, architecture and science

The Heart Center in Leiden, which is part of the Leiden University Medical Center, is launching an investigation into the frequently occurring cardiac arrhythmia atrial fibrillation. In this project, the therapeutic potential of human chymal stem cells which have been derived from patients with atrial fibrillation is being investigated. Ammodo supports this research in order to contribute to the further research into the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia atrial fibrillation.

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Dr. Rupamanjari Majumder, Computersimulation van of normal hart activity (left) and of disturbed activity: cardiac arrhytmia (right)

The Ius Commune Casebook focuses on the direct effect of EU law on national private law (the Casebook). It is a joint project between the law faculties of Maastricht University and the University of Leuven. The Initiator is Professor W. van Gerven, a former professor at Leuven and former Advocate-General at the European Court of Justice. The research is being led by Professor A.S. Hartkamp and is the work of a partnership of lawyers from different legal systems, from ten different countries. Ammodo supports the Ius Commune Casebook to boost scientific research into the influence of European legal standards on national private law.

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Ius Commune Casebooks Projectmeeting

Michel van der Aa (1970) developed a fifteen minute solo composition Hysteresis especially for the Clarinet Concerto program of London Sinfonietta. Michel van der Aa is an internationally renowned composer who combines music, technology and film in musical theatre productions. This composition was a co-production with musikFabrik (Germany) and Avanti Chamber Orchestra (Finland). Ammodo supported the Clarinet Concerto in order to stimulate the further development of Michel van Aa.

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London Sinfonietta, photo: Claudia Vye

The purpose of this project is to develop an additional anti-virus and anti-cancer therapy from umbilical cord blood. Along with the unrelated cord blood transplant this should ensure a stronger defense against viruses and cancer. The research is being conducted by the research group “Children’s Medical Stem Cell Transplantation Programme” at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, which is part of University Medical Center Utrecht. Ammodo supports this project to contribute to research that aims to improve the survival chances of children suffering from serious cancers.

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The literary and general cultural magazine De Gids was founded in 1837 and is the oldest literary magazine in the Netherlands. Established as a platform for writers and scientists, De Gids brings out eight editions a year, each comprising longer essays, short stories and poetry. In 2012 De Gids celebrates its 175th anniversary. A renewal of the website content is planned together with the launch of an ebook version of each publication, and in the future De Gids will be published by the highly respected De Groene Amsterdammer. Besides the new appearance of the magazine, two lectures will be given by a prominent figure in the international literary world. By supporting the renewal of De Gids, Ammodo aims to contribute to its gaining new audiences and increasing its circulation.

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Museum Boerhaave owns a replica of the Leiden Anatomical Theatre that opened in 1597. Public dissections were held here and rarities such as skeletons, mummies and Roman antiquities were displayed. Under the direction of curator Tim Huisman, who graduated from Leiden University in 2009 having written his thesis on the history of the Anatomical Theatre, the original function of the Anatomical Theatre is being restored. As an introduction to the collection of Museum Boerhaave, the Anatomical Theatre uses holographic techniques to allow the public to experience what an anatomy lesson would have been like. Ammodo supports the Anatomical Theatre: Theatre of Life and Death to contribute to the opening up of the historical scientific collection of Museum Boerhaave through contemporary techniques.

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The renewed Anatomical Theatre, Museum Boerhaave Leiden

The Dutch Harp Competition is part of the Dutch Harp Festival held every other year in Utrecht, first established in 2010. The competition consists of four rounds, and displays both contemporary and classical repertoire, such as Luciano Berio and Handel. During the competition outstanding international harpists compete for the three top prizes. A public prize is also awarded and the winners are offered a Career Development Program. Ammodo supports the Dutch Harp Competition to contribute to the development of talented harpists.

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