How is a drug developed?
PLN Foundation has one mission: to find an affordable treatment for the genetic heart muscle disease PLN. Since the inception of our foundation, we have been committed to this mission.…
Nienke Leone gives PLN a voice: “I hope this song brings more attention to the disease”
For years she wrote for other artists, but recently made her debut as an artist. And how! The song "Crying in the Cinema" was written especially for Nienke's childhood friend…
This was the first PLN Youth Day!
On Saturday, April 20 at Van der Valk in Hoogkerk, Groningen, the first official PLN Youth Day was organized. Under the guidance of an engaged group of volunteers, young porters…
Scientific Officer Annet defends her thesis and obtains doctorate
Monday, April 8, was the day: Scientific Officer Annet Linders defended her PhD thesis entitled "In vitro modeling of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity" after 5.5 years of research "In vitro modeling of…
De Ijsselrunners rennen 15 kilometer voor PLN
Ijsselrunners challenge themselves to jog 15 kilometers to run PLN out of the world
Every month, committed supporters and loved ones start actions on our dedicated fundraising website. All money raised through this website is 100% dedicated to scientific research. Thanks to this research,…
Roxanne commits to the PLN Youth Day: ‘It’s very important that we talk to each other about it’
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, we will host the first official PLN: You'll Have It Youth Day. This day is for young people ages 16 and up through young adults…
How do you view the possibilities of gene therapy? 5 x frequently asked questions explained
During the information afternoon in Zwolle, on December 9, 2023, our Scientific Officer Annet gave a presentation on gene therapy. We also asked you about your thoughts on gene therapy.…
How do symptoms develop in PLN? We asked our supporters!
In May 2023, scientists worldwide left for Athens for the CURE-PLaN consortium. This group met annually to share new scientific insights and results from research. During the European consortium meeting…
Nanoparticles as solution to target gene therapies to the heart
Gene therapies are a promising treatment option for genetic heart muscle diseases such as PLN. In such a disease, gene therapy can address the cause and then prevent the development…
Joost collaborates on PLN Youth Day: ‘From then on, as children, we were under annual check-ups with the cardiologist’
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, we will host the first official PLN: You'll Have It Youth Day. This day is for young people ages 16 and up through young adults…