Chairman Pieter does a labtour and hosts some interviews! 🔬🇺🇸

Chairman Pieter travels to the US for university visits and scientific meetings. Pieter recently embarked on a trip to the United States, where he visited universities, spoke with scientists, and gained insights into recent breakthroughs. The journey has left him feeling hopeful!

Every day, we get one step closer to an affordable treatment for PLN. We’re not there yet, but the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. Want to contribute to a world without PLN? There are several ways you can help.

Chapters in This Video: 🎞️

00:00: Lab Tour with the Ying Ge Research Group in Madison
02:54: Interview at the Laboratory in Madison
12:13: Interview at the Scripps Research Institute
14:24: Interview with Rachel Baum - Stanford University
16:58: Pieter Wraps Up the Vlog and the Trip

What is PLN?🫀

PLN is a gene that plays a key role in heart function. When a mutation occurs in the PLN gene, certain proteins in the heart stop working properly. This leads to heart muscle dilation, causing symptoms like arrhythmias, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

About Stichting PLN ♥️

Stichting PLN’s mission is to find an affordable treatment for PLN. We do this by inspiring scientists and funding research. We also bring together patients and their loved ones to inform them about PLN and its impact. Every donation we receive is used to support scientific research.

Discover more about Stichting PLN, the mutation, and how you can get involved:

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