This week, Prof. Paul Wilmes was invited by the Rotary Club Esch-Bassin Minier to present his research and receive a financial boost for the work of this group. Following his talk on the role of microbiome-derived amyloidogenic proteins in triggering human protein aggregation associated with neurodegenerative diseases, the Rotary Club presented him with a cheque for €2,500.
This contribution adds to the €25,000 already raised for the project through the national Espoir-en-Tête event organised by Rotary Clubs across Luxembourg. The funds will support further research into how microbial proteins affect neurodegenerative diseases, potentially leading to new therapeutic breakthroughs.
“I am very grateful for the support of the Rotary Club Esch-Bassin Minier,” said Prof. Wilmes. “Such support is a very nice recognition of our work but it is also really essential for the advancement of scientific discovery.”
The Rotary Club reaffirmed its commitment to supporting innovative research with real-world impact, and emphasised the importance of collaboration between the scientific community and local organisations.
