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We focus on identifying and unravelling novel microbiota-related mechanisms as drivers of cardio-metabolic diseases and aging.
We focus on the interplay between insulin production and action to identify molecular mechanisms contributing to the pathogen…
To get a handle on fatty liver and cardiovascular disease, we conduct high-end translational research.
We focus on deciphering the intricate mechanisms of the endo-lysosomal system and its crucial role in maintaining lipid homeo…
We focus on the regulation of the maternal immune system, and its influence on pregnancy outcomes en fetal development.
A better understanding of the aetiology of psychiatric disorders, to recogn…
Comprehensive diagnostics in the field of endocrinology, oncology and metabolic diseases.
We explore how technology can support healthcare professions training especially in clinical reasoning.
We establish and use mass spectrometry-based proteomics to gain a better understanding of metabolic diseases.
We use computational modelling, stable-isotope-based fluxomic, and other in…
We aim to optimize cancer detection and treatment choice in Head and Neck Cancer patients focusing on quality of life.
(Re)using routine clinical data for improving the quality of Rehabilitation treatment and facilitating personalised care.
We investigate the social context of psychosis in order to advance our unde…
Determinants of outcome after Traumatic Brain Injury. We study the role of …
From neurology to methodology, and back
The UMCG Expertise Centre Movement Disorders Groningen provides scientific …
We aim to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients with spondyloarthritis, an auto-inflammatory rheumatic disease.
We aim to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients with Sjögren’s syndrome. We focus on imaging, immunopathology and novel…
We focus on systemic auto-immune diseases pathophysiology of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Systemic sclerosis (SSc)
We aim to gain a better understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying …
We aim to make immunotherapy available for all patients through innovative early stage.
There is growing interest in the potential of therapies involving psychedel…
Through clinical and experimental research, we continuously work to better understand and improve the way we assess, preserve…
We study the mechanisms leading to cellular senescence, the role of senesce…
We study the nuclear pore complex, the main gate to the cell’s nucleus, in ageing cells
My research group studies genetic susceptibility for brain disorders and transcriptional regulation
We perform state of the art preclinical research focussed on the role of glia in diseases of the CNS.
Fatigue is an often reported symptom but mechanisms responsible for fatigue are still mainly unknown.
Understanding the biology of chromosomally instable cells
Pronkjewail Develops new talent within the next generation of medical researchers by providing training. Our objective is pro…
We provide top research life cycle support by connecting people, ideas, tools and resources to enable excellent research with…
Deepen our insights in the development of human leukemias.
By studying, developing and implementing lifestyle interventions, we aim to accelerate and improve the effect of rehabilitati…
We focus on optimal participation in society of persons with disorders of upper and lower extremities, specifically those who…
Our research aims to optimise interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation, in ord…
Our goal is to investigate, improve and implement interventions in pediatr…
We focus on complex pain syndromes that are frequently hidden in society. O…
We perform clinical research focused on the anorectal (patho)physiology, an…
Studying the systems which shape and guide the processes of heart disease
Research at UMCG Cardiology is focused in four different areas. Heart Failure is one of them.
Risk identification and improvement of therapies for atrial fibrillation
We contribute to more healthy working lives by conducting research on the prevention of work-related ill-health, sickness abs…
We aim at enhancing child and youth development and participation. We do re…
We try to answer questions where the relation between health en behaviour is central. Psychological, social and lifestyle fa…
Our purpose is to develop a knowledge base that supports both nursing practice and nursing profession.
We study the major factors that influence the health of individuals and populations worldwide.
We perform state of the art preclinical research. Our main focus is pathological cardiac remodeling.
We link societal questions to academic research for free. Students in Groni…
Our research focuses on the pathogenesis of the globally most prevalent mosquito-borne viral infections.
Within GIP fundamental and translational research is done focusing on the prevention of healthcare-associated infections in t…
Our main objective is to develop novel approaches for the prevention, detection or treatment of diseases caused by important …
We focus on influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and aims at the rational design of novel vaccine modalities…
We focus on the immunotherapy of cervical cancer and liver cirrhosis or -cancer induced by chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in…
We conduct practice-driven research into pain and functioning in older peop…
We develop diagnostic (laboratory) techniques for detection of genetic disorders, with the aim of improving general health ca…
We study the (organisation of) care of pregnant women and the impact of pregnancy events on maternal and child health.
We contribute to appropriate use of medication in older adults: more benefit, less harm.
In close collaboration with long-term care organizations we conduct researc…
