Critical care

Critical Care

 Improving care for critically ill patients through research and innovation. Department
Improving care for critically ill patients through research and innovation.
Our research groups
At the heart of our work is a relentless pursuit to understand what drives severe illness. By combining science, technology, and clinical expertise, we aim to push the boundaries of intensive care medicine and deliver breakthroughs that change patient outcomes.

The Department of Critical Care is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for critically ill patients. We specialize in managing life-threatening conditions that require advanced medical expertise and state-of-the-art technology. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we focus on stabilizing vital organ functions, providing continuous monitoring, and delivering tailored treatments to support recovery during the most critical phases of illness.

Our research focuses on:

  • The mechanisms and patterns of renal and pulmonary failure in the critically ill and their short-term and long-term consequences on patients’ health and quality of life
  • Extra-corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy

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Collaboration

In addition to conducting research within our department, we actively engage in collaborations across multiple levels. Within the UMCG, we work closely with other departments to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Our efforts extend regionally and nationally, where we partner with neighboring hospitals, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and research consortia. These collaborations enable us to pool expertise, share resources, and accelerate the translation of research findings into improved patient outcomes. We also participate in (inter)national multi-center trials and studies, contributing to global advancements in intensive care medicine.

  • Our department offers internships for students in Medicine (M3, JSM), Biomedical Sciences (BMS, MMIT), and Nursing (HBO-V). The aim of these internships is to offer students practical experience in applying their theoretical knowledge while developing new skills and broadening their expertise. This may involve working with clinical data or engaging in translational research in the laboratory, depending on the project and the student’s research interests. If you are interested in doing a research internship on an ICU-related topic please contact:

Contact

Research related

Clinical Research Coordinator
Drs. J.J. van Es-De Weerd
[email protected]
+31 50 361 28 20

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Critical Care
PO Box 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands

Visiting address

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Critical Care
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen