Donate to… improved detection of brain tumors

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Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. In the Netherlands, more than a thousand people receive this diagnosis each year, often followed by a trajectory filled with fear, pain, and uncertainty. Current diagnostic methods are burdensome: invasive biopsies, long waiting times, and results that do not always clearly distinguish between tumor growth and treatment-related changes. For patients and their families, this means ongoing doubt, stress, and a lack of perspective. This has to change.

At Maastricht University, researchers led by Eva Cuypers are working on a breakthrough that could fundamentally change the care for GBM patients. They are developing an innovative blood test that can detect glioblastoma faster, less invasively, and more reliably. By analyzing small molecules in the blood—the unique ‘fingerprints’ left behind by the disease—the diagnostic and monitoring process can become far less burdensome. This offers patients and clinicians quicker clarity and new opportunities for earlier, more tailored treatments.

To validate this promising approach and bring it into clinical practice, support is essential. With your contribution, we can bring a future closer in which GBM diagnostics are less painful, more accurate, and filled with hope.

Project manager - Eva Cuypers

Will you help make this life-changing research possible?

Annual Fund Campaign: Together 2025/2026

Maastricht University is committed to equality, and to scientific and sustainable innovation. Together with the UM community, we will make the four unique projects a success and truly get it done together. This year the Fund celebrates its 60th anniversary, and next year Maastricht University will mark its 50th year. With your contribution, you support groundbreaking research and education, strengthen the university’s growth, and increase its impact on society. Let’s join forces more than ever during this anniversary year! 

UM Crowd is part of the Limburg University Fund/SWOL. This fund is a recognized Public Benefit Organization (ANBI). This means that your donation is fully or partially tax-deductible. After your donation, you will automatically receive an email containing proof of payment.