About the research
What if every school day felt like a mental marathon? For a lot of children receiving radiotherapy to treat a brain tumor, that is the reality. Radiotherapy saves lives, but unfortunately also comes with side effects, such as memory and concentration problems.
What if we could reverse that? Isabeau De Bie (Ghent University - SCK CEN) is setting her sights on noradrenaline, a hormone that can boost memory and attention again. The first results are already promising. "With my research, I hope to create a future where the fight against a brain tumor is not only about surviving the disease. It is also about regaining a good quality of life."
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