Celebrating Early Career Researchers in IDEA-FAST
In IDEA-FAST, we firmly believe that the passion, energy, and fresh perspectives of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) are essential to the success of our ambitious project. These talented individuals are not merely contributors; they are the innovators and visionaries shaping the future of healthcare and digital health technologies. Through their dedication, expertise, and curiosity, our […]
Happy Holidays from IDEA-FAST
✨ Happy Holidays from the IDEA-FAST Project Team! 🎄✨ As we close the chapter on 2024, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our consortium members, partners, and supporters. IDEA-FAST is making great progress, thanks to your dedication and hard work over the past year, which has been essential to its advancement. […]
Inside the IDEA-FAST Project: Perspectives from the Principal Investigator at Asociación Parkinson Madrid
Miriam Grande is a Researcher at the Unidad de Innovación e Investigación at Asociación Parkinson Madrid (APM). She holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Psychology and has experience as a lecturer at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Miriam has actively participated in several research projects with the association and has extensive training and expertise in […]
Early Career Researcher Spotlight – Dr. Ekaterina Sorkina
Dr. Ekaterina Sorkina is a Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases at the Newcastle Upon Tyne Royal Victoria Infirmary. She is a Doctor of Medicine and further obtained her PhD in Endocrinology in 2015 at the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University in Russia. Ekaterina continued her work as a Senior Researcher, consulting Endocrinologist, and […]
Early Career Researcher Spotlight – Laura Kuijper
In this edition of the Early Career Researcher Spotlight we talk to Ms. Laura Kuijper. Laura Kuijper is a research psychologist at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). Since graduating cum laude from her Cognitive Neuroscience masters program at Leiden University in 2021, she works at the Huntington’s Disease Research Team on multiple studies related […]
The Ignored Symptom: Sleep Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Tonight nearly 750 million people in Europe will put on their pajamas, lay in their beds, close their eyes and try to fall into a deep and restful sleep. However, 35% of these people will lay awake, toss and turn and have disrupted and unsatisfying sleep. The morning after a restless night is usually met […]
“New Ways of Measuring Fatigue and Sleep Disturbances in Chronic Diseases” Webinar
Our IDEA-FAST webinar on “New Ways of Measuring Fatigue and Sleep Disturbances in Chronic Diseases” witnessed active participation from a diverse group of attendees, including representatives from patient advocacy organizations, industry professionals, researchers, and healthcare providers. The session focused on discussing the latest advancements in research and the potential benefits that digital endpoints can bring […]
Clinical Delivery Staff Interview – Lauren John
Clinical staff members play a pivotal role in the delivery of the ongoing Clinical Observational Study. Their expertise and dedication are essential for the successful execution of the study. To better understand what their roles and responsibilities are, we have engaged in a conversation with Ms. Lauren John, a research practitioner affiliated with the Royal […]
IDEA-FAST Webinar: New ways of measuring fatigue and sleep disturbances in chronic diseases
We are excited to announce the upcoming webinar by IDEA-FAST, which will be held on 7 June 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM CET. This informative session will explore the latest advancements in research, and how digital assessment can enhance current research and treatment opportunities. Our distinguished panel of speakers will share their expertise on […]
Early Career Researcher Spotlight – Jennifer Kudelka
In the second spotlight we talk to Dr. Jennifer Kudelka. She is a medical doctor at the Department of Neurology of the University Hospital in Kiel. After finishing her medical studies in 2021 and completing her doctoral thesis in neurogeriatrics, she started a position as a clinician scientist, which allows her to combine clinical and […]
