Diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease rely on X-ray angiography to visualize the coronary arteries. However, these images provide limited information about the true three-dimensional shape of the vessels and how blood flows through them, both crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. This project will develop digital twins of coronary arteries that allow to virtually assess anatomy and blood flow from routine X-ray images while accounting for uncertainty. By improving diagnosis and predicting treatment outcomes without additional invasive measurements, this research aims to support clinical decision-making, reduce complications, and make cardiovascular care safer and more accessible.

VENI grant

The Dutch Science Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants to 28 promising UvA and Amsterdam UMC researchers. The funding will enable the laureates to further develop their research ideas over the next three years. The Veni is an individual research grant that is part of the NWO Talent Programme.

The grant is an incentive for adventurous, talented and groundbreaking academics to further develop their own research ideas over the coming years. NWO has awarded a total of 200 research projects in this round of funding.