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Continuing the consortium:
Welcome to the Summer GUTS newsletter!
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Dear GUTS researchers and supporters,
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Welcome to the first summer edition of the GUTS newsletter! As the season brings longer days and a well-deserved break for many, we’ve prepared a shorter newsletter to keep you updated on our latest developments. We are excited to announce that the first scans for Work Package 1 have officially kicked off in Amsterdam, marking a significant milestone in our research journey.
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We also look back fondly on the memorable Guts Summer Event on the beach a couple of weeks ago. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and enjoy fun games together.
As we embrace the summer spirit, we wish everyone a relaxing and rejuvenating break. Enjoy your summer!
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In this newsletter...
- News
- Meet the GUTS team
- Impact
- Media tips
We hope you enjoy this edition!
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René Veenstra appointed as member of KNAW
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Rene Veenstra, professor of Sociology at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences at the University of Groningen and part of the Steering Committee of GUTS, has been appointed as a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).
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The approximately 600 members of the KNAW are leading scientists from all disciplines. On Monday 30th of September, he will be officially installed as an Academy member.
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Carmen-Silva Sergiou awarded for 'Best Paper' at SOBP
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During the Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP) GUTS member Carmen-Silva Sergiou was awarded the ‘Best Paper’ award.
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She received this award with Josanne van Dongen for part of her thesis ‘Unraveling the Aggressive Brain’, about the effectiveness of using neuromodulation in forensic care. We congratulate them both on this fantastic achievement.
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GUTS overview article published in DCN
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We are happy to share that the GUTS Team Science Paper has been accepted to be published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (DCN).
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This paper examines the long-term goals of the 10-year GUTS program and details its methodology.
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Eddie Brummelman awarded with Early Career Impact Award
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Last May, Dr. Eddie Brummelman was awarded with the Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (FABBS) Early Career Impact Award.
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We congratulate him on this great achievement.
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Inaugural lectureThijs Bol
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On May 30, 2024, Professor dr. Thijs Bol delivered an insightful inaugural lecture titled "De werking van willekeur. Over de rol van toeval in ongelijkheid" in the field of Sociology.
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Contrary to the growing belief that individuals are solely responsible for their success, much of success and failure is determined by randomness—processes beyond our control. This thought-provoking perspective raises a critical question: if people have limited influence over their outcomes, how can we justify the increasing inequality?
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On Wednesday, June 5th, Yara Toenders and Ilya Veer hosted a HALFpipe workshop for all GUTS PhDs and postdocs working with fMRI data.
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HALFpipe developer Ilya provided a comprehensive tutorial on using this tool for reproducible fMRI data analyses. After a delightful lunch, Ilya and Yara guided participants through hands-on sessions, to apply HALFpipe to their own (GUTS) data.
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Eveline Crone and Yara Toenders chosen for Scientific Advisory Board Stichting MIND Us
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On April 8, Eveline Crone and Yara Toenders were appointed chair and secretary of the Stichting Mind Us Scientific Advisory Board.
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The board supports the organization's policies with scientific insights, advising on research, effectiveness measurements, and knowledge transfer to enhance youth mental health. These appointments mark a significant step in the organization's commitment to improving young people's mental health.
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In each newsletter, we put different members of the GUTS team in the spotlight. In this newsletter, we want to highlight some of our newest GUTS members.
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Julianna Lopez
Research Assistant
WP1 Rotterdam
As a research assistant for WP1 of the GUTS project, I facilitate communication between the GUTS team at the EUR and EMC (Erasmus Medical Centre). I am primarily involved with data collection for the GUTS pilot, including MRI scans, behavioral experiments, and questionnaires.
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I have a background in psychology and neuroscience during my bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Currently, I’m finishing my master's in cognitive neuroscience at Utrecht University. During my internship at the EUR, I studied the effects of adversity and family relationships on structural brain development in adolescents.
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Mo Priya Somai
Research Assistant
WP1 Rotterdam
In the upcoming year I will be joining the GUTS project as a research assistant for WP1, with a focus on EEG data collection during tasks that measure processes related to self-regulation.
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I obtained my Research Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Cognition from Utrecht University in 2023. Throughout my studies, I deepened my interest in both conscious and subconscious social behavior. Accordingly, my internships projects included research on trust in humans versus artificial intelligence using modified trust games, research on intentional binding through gamified tasks in a virtual world whilst collecting EEG data, and research on specific anosmia’s caused by genetic variation in the olfactory receptor genome and how this could lead to altered subconscious reception of social information.
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Fun fact: I like birds and I would love to spend more time birdwatching in nature!
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Milan Emanuel
Research Assistant
WP2 Leiden
I am a research assistant for WP2 of the GUTS project. My primary focus is on fMRI measurements and communication with the research group within this project. I hold a Research Master’s in Cognitive and Neurosciences and a Bachelor’s in Sociology.
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As a researcher, I am interested in emotions and mental well-being. In addition to investigating the underlying neural processes, I pay attention to the social structures that shape human behavior and feelings. Besides my work at GUTS, I also work as a research assistant at the Fearless project, which focuses on emotion regulation in children and adolescents.
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Besides my deep passion for neuroscience and human behavior, I love nature and the sea, which is expressed in my other passion: surfing!
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Roos van Rosmeulen
Research Assistant
WP2 Leiden
My name is Roos, and I recently started as a research assistant within WP2 of the GUTS consortium. I have a background in Biomedical Sciences and am about to complete my master's in September, specializing in Medical Neuroscience with additional courses in Psychology. My main interest is the interaction between neuroscience, neurobiology and psychology, focusing on the underlying mechanisms of brain functions and behavior.
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Two fun facts about me: (1) I love dancing and playing the piano, and (2) during my studies, I studied and worked at six different universities from Maastricht to Leiden. I spent a lot of time in public transport, where I try to learn new skills - currently, I'm learning Spanish!
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Dana Saleh
Research Assistant
WP3 Amsterdam
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Hi everyone, my name is Dana and since this month I have been working as a research assistant for WP3. After my bachelor's in Psychobiology and master's in health promotion and behavior change, I was looking forward to engaging in both practical tasks and scientific thinking. I am very excited that, in the role of a research assistant, I can roll up my sleeves, interact with people from many different backgrounds, and contribute scientifically. Besides supporting the research group, I will mainly be involved in recruiting participants for the WP3 cohort, a challenging but dynamic task!
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Lisanne Ooijevaar
Communications Officer
WP1 Rotterdam
Hi! My name is Lisanne Ooijevaar and I started as a communications officer for the GUTS project. I will mainly focus on social media strategy, making content, and providing advice on recruitment.
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I love making connections with my peers and attending social events. That’s why I know the latest trends and what adolescents like! I recently graduated as an editorial student at Mediacollege Amsterdam. Because of my study, I learned how to strike the right chord through text. I love to combine my age and knowledge to give the right advice, make content, and implement strategies!
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IMPACT
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Nieuwe online lessenserie
"Wat gebeurt er in mijn hoofd?"
GUTS researcher Anita Harrewijn (EUR), along with colleagues, Public Primary School De Tandem, and the EUR Studio, has created an online lesson series about mental health and the brain for primary school students. The goal is to teach primary school students more about mental health while also getting them excited about science.
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The lesson series consists of three free online lessons, each half an hour long, covering the themes: fear & the brain, food & exercise, and concentration. Teachers can use the interactive lessons and accompanying exercises without any preparation. The lesson series is intended for students in grades 6-8. The students will learn about mental health and what the brain does in an accessible way.
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Other scientists can use the lessons as an introduction for a visit to the classroom or, with the 'scientist's guide,' create a lesson about their research. We are happy to assist with this!
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The team involved in this online lesson series includes: Anita Harrewijn, Hanan El Marroun, Linda Dekker, Minita Franzen, Pauline Jansen, Reshmi Marhe, and Yvette Grootjans. Johan Ong, Miriam Fuselier, and Roy Jansen from the EUR Studio created the videos, and Johan Nijdam developed the website. Teacher Roeland Harrewijn and students from Public Primary School De Tandem also helped develop this online lesson series.
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More information can be found here:
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GUTS Summer Event 2024
Cold drinks, sand under our feet, and the sea in the distance. The GUTS BBQ 2024 was a tremendous success!
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Children, partners, and colleagues from across the Netherlands gathered for an afternoon full of fun to celebrate the 1.5-year anniversary of the GUTS consortium. The event was filled with laughing together, from engaging conversations to enthusiastic Kubb competitions.
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MEDIA TIPS
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In every newsletter, we give you a few media tips to look out for.
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The Dutch documentary "Klassen", made by GUTS team member Thijs Bol and his brother Daan, explores the educational inequality in the Netherlands by following a diverse group of children and educators over a school year.
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It highlights the impact of socioeconomic backgrounds on students' academic opportunities and prospects.
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Inside Out 2 is a American animated coming-of-age film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures.
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The sequel follows Riley as she navigates the challenges of adolescence, introducing new emotions and experiences to her internal emotional team.
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Book: Flowers for Algernon
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"Flowers for Algernon" follows Charlie Gordon, a man with an intellectual disability, who undergoes an experimental surgery to increase his intelligence.
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As Charlie's intellect grows, he grapples with complex emotions and social dynamics, ultimately facing the temporary nature of his transformation.
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GUTS is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW)
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Research programme: Gravitation file number: 024.005.011
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