Internal medicine covers acute and chronic multifactorial conditions. These conditions, particularly when co-existing in the patient with multimorbidity, strongly impact quality of life, disease burden, and life expectancy.
We perform fundamental and translational research to better understand complex diseases and develop novel interventions. We also analyse large datasets from patients and healthy individuals to discover biomarkers and study clinical outcomes. We coordinate and participate in clinical trials of all types (phase 1-4) and sizes. These different studies all aim to improve health by better prevention or treatment. We involve patients in all aspects of research, and collaborate with private partners and policy makers to boost societal impact.
Our research topics are strongly aligned with several UMCG key areas of research:
We collaborate with all relevant stakeholders including patients and patient organisations, national and international research groups, and policy makers. We also participate in several large, (inter-)national consortia where public and private partners collaborate to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to address complex diseases.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Internal medicine
PO Box 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands
Visiting address
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Internal medicine
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
