Our mission is to foster knowledge on the mechanisms underlying health, ageing and disease, and promote collaboration among fundamental, translational, and clinical researchers. Our long-term goal is to exploit a deeper understanding of molecular and cellular mechanisms for the development of innovative therapeutic applications aimed at preventing multiple morbidities and extending healthy longevity.
In the Netherlands and worldwide, life expectancy significantly increased in the last 50 years. A major societal challange is that an aging population is significantly more likely to develop multiple morbidities. Individuals with multiple morbidities have an decreased quality of life, and the costs of care for the elderlies are extremely high. A better understanding of the underlying causes of aging and disease offers a tremendous opportunity to develop clinical applications that can improve life quality and reduce healthcare costs.
