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Our dynamic and innovative research ranges from fundamental and translational research to clinical research. All our research focuses on Healthy Ageing. Our Research Institutes develop coherent multidisciplinary research programmes.
Research into medical imaging: A key tool to diagnose, to select the right patient for the right therapy.
We explore innovative approaches and technologies oriented towards the early phase of drug development up to the use of these…
We are dedicated to preserve cardiac function over time. Heart disease (CV)…
We develop tools for the better prediction of the onset of metabolism-relat…
To improve the prognosis of patients and reduce the considerable burden of disease due to psychological and cognitive disorders.
We research the restoration and maintenance of vital homeostatic functions …
Our DARE researchers study the role of genetic and chromosomal damage in tu…
The use of digital applications and artificial intelligence (AI) will play …
Fundamental and patient-related research into physical disabilities and chronic pain
We contribute to personalized and precision medicine for immune-mediated di…
To better understand the chain of events during transplantation, improvemen…
Chronic loss of renal function and its complications requires a multifactorial approach and a lifetime perspective.
We study the underlying mechanisms of the development, progression and remi…
Research to improve outcome of cancer treatment with better guided therapy …
Research to develop adequate psychosocial care for people who experience difficulties in adapting to a chronic somatic illness.
Body and mind are one. Mental proble…
A center of excellence for Life Course Epidemiology methods, applications and research findings.
We contribute to excellent and safe healthcare. We improve and advance health professions education throughout a professional…
We research biofilm from lab to bed by designing biomaterial implants and devices that promote tissue integration.
Drug development through medicinal and bioanalytical chemistry.
SyStems Biology approache to microbes at a molecular, cellular, organism and community level.
Improve early diagnosis, monitoring and timely treatment of age-related neurodegenerative diseases
We provide tertiary clinical care and education on neurological movement disorders in children and adults.
We employ tools and materials from nanobiotechnology to fabricate powerful drug carrier systems and nanoscale surface coatings
We research sensory and cognitive systems throughout the lifespan. And disease or disorder-related changes in sensory and cog…
Predict and detect adverse health and disease early on. We also research social participation in case of health problems.
We contribute to personalised medicine through development, validation and application of innovative data methodologies.
Tissue (re)generation, repair and remodeling, including inflammation
The effects of paternal and maternal determinants on the developmental process from gamete to adult.
An interdisciplinary approach to the scientific study of human movement and its effect on functioning, health, societal parti…
Fundamental, ageing-related and clinical aspects of stem cells, leukemia and lymphoma.
We promote, integrate and optimise research to have an impact on overall survival and quality of life in patients with (pre)m…
We use our knowledge of the immune system to jointly battle ageing associated chronic diseases and to improve the well-being …
We identify and generating supporting evidence for the best health interventions. Our perspective includes both patients and …
We investigate the use of imaging modalities and robotic platforms that can be used to improve surgical interventions.