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Innovative research requires a multidisciplinary approach

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.

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Basic and Translational Research and Imaging Methodology Development in Groningen (BRIDGE)

Research into medical imaging: A key tool to diagnose, to select the right patient for the right therapy.
Biopharmaceuticals, Discovery, Design and Delivery (BDDD)

We explore innovative approaches and technologies oriented towards the early phase of drug development up to the use of these…
Cardiovascular Center (CVC)

We are dedicated to preserve cardiac function over time. Heart disease (CV)…
Center for Liver, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (CLDM)

We develop tools for the better prediction of the onset of metabolism-relat…
Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychiatry Research Program (CCNP)

To improve the prognosis of patients and reduce the considerable burden of disease due to psychological and cognitive disorders.
Critical care, Anaesthesiology, Peri-operative and Emergency medicine (CAPE…

We research the restoration and maintenance of vital homeostatic functions …
Damage and repair in cancer development and treatment (DARE)

Our DARE researchers study the role of genetic and chromosomal damage in tu…
Digital Healthcare

The use of digital applications and artificial intelligence (AI) will play …
Extremities Pain and Disability (EXPAND)

Fundamental and patient-related research into physical disabilities and chronic pain
Groningen Institute for Gastro Intestinal Genetics and Immunology (3GI)

We contribute to personalized and precision medicine for immune-mediated di…
Groningen Institute for Organ Transplantation (GIOT)

To better understand the chain of events during transplantation, improvemen…
Groningen Kidney Center (GKC)

Chronic loss of renal function and its complications requires a multifactorial approach and a lifetime perspective.
Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD (GRIAC)

We study the underlying mechanisms of the development, progression and remi…
Guided Treatment in Optimal Selected Cancer Patients (GUTS)

Research to improve outcome of cancer treatment with better guided therapy …
Health Psychology Research (HPR)

Research to develop adequate psychosocial care for people who experience difficulties in adapting to a chronic somatic illness.
Interdisciplinary Center Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation (ICPE)

Body and mind are one. Mental proble…
Life Course Epidemiology (LCE)

A center of excellence for Life Course Epidemiology methods, applications and research findings.
Lifelong Learning, Education and Assessment Research Network (LEARN)

We contribute to excellent and safe healthcare. We improve and advance health professions education throughout a professional…
Man, Biomaterials, Microbes (MBM)

We research biofilm from lab to bed by designing biomaterial implants and devices that promote tissue integration.
Medicinal Chemistry & Bioanalysis (MCB)

Drug development through medicinal and bioanalytical chemistry.
Microbes in Health and Disease (MHD)

SyStems Biology approache to microbes at a molecular, cellular, organism and community level.
Molecular Neuroscience and Ageing Research (MOLAR)

Improve early diagnosis, monitoring and timely treatment of age-related neurodegenerative diseases
Movement Disorders (MD)

We provide tertiary clinical care and education on neurological movement disorders in children and adults.
Nanotechnology & Biophysics in Medicine (NANOBIOMED)

We employ tools and materials from nanobiotechnology to fabricate powerful drug carrier systems and nanoscale surface coatings
Perceptual and Cognitive Neuroscience (PCN)

We research sensory and cognitive systems throughout the lifespan. And disease or disorder-related changes in sensory and cog…
Public Health Research (PHR)

Predict and detect adverse health and disease early on. We also research social participation in case of health problems.
Real World Studies in PharmacoEpidemiology, -Genetics, -Economics and -Therapy (PEGET)

We contribute to personalised medicine through development, validation and application of innovative data methodologies.
Regenerative medicine (REGENERATE)

Tissue (re)generation, repair and remodeling, including inflammation
Reproductive Origins of Adult Health and Disease (ROAHD)

The effects of paternal and maternal determinants on the developmental process from gamete to adult.
Smart Movements (SMART)

An interdisciplinary approach to the scientific study of human movement and its effect on functioning, health, societal parti…
Stem cells, Ageing, Leukemia and Lymphoma (SALL)

Fundamental, ageing-related and clinical aspects of stem cells, leukemia and lymphoma.
TARgeted Gynaecologic ONcology (TARGON)

We promote, integrate and optimise research to have an impact on overall survival and quality of life in patients with (pre)m…
Translational Immunology Groningen (TRIGR)

We use our knowledge of the immune system to jointly battle ageing associated chronic diseases and to improve the well-being …
Value, Affordability and Sustainability (VALUE)

We identify and generating supporting evidence for the best health interventions. Our perspective includes both patients and …
Robotics and Image-Guided Minimally-Invasive surgery (ROBOTICS)

We investigate the use of imaging modalities and robotic platforms that can be used to improve surgical interventions.