PhD defence C.A. (Nine) de Planque

Craniosynostosis: Primary and secondary brain anomalies

C.A. de Planque will defend her PhD dissertation on Friday 9 December 2022, entitled: ’Craniosynostosis: Primary and secondary brain anomalies‘.

Promotor
Prof. dr. I.M.J. Mathijssen
Co-promotor
Dr. M.L.C. van Veelen - Vincent
Date
Friday 9 Dec 2022, 13:00 - 14:30
Type
PhD defence
Space
Senate Hall
Building
Erasmus Building
Location
Erasmus MC
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Summary:

This thesis shows the complexity of the course of patients with craniosynostosis. To answer the question if brain development in craniosynostosis is led by intrinsic brain abnormalities or the potential effect of ICH: the brain development is affected by both intrinsic genetic causes as well as the effect of ICH and its interconnected problems, such as hydrocephalus and tonsillar herniation. Further research is necessary to understand the clinical course and outcome in patients of non-syndromic craniosynostosis as well as the clinical course and outcome in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. Finally, future studies should focus on to optimize the individual surgical treatment and to predict the clinical neurocognitive outcome.

More information

The public defence will begin exactly at 13.00 hrs. The doors will be closed once the public defence starts, latecomers may be able to watch on the screen outside. There is no possibility of entrance during the first part of the ceremony. Due to the solemn nature of the ceremony, we recommend that you do not take children under the age of 6 to the first part of the ceremony.

A live stream link has been provided to the candidate.

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