It is the ambition of the department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery of Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc to realize significant improvements in the diagnosis and therapy of head and neck cancer.

About us

The department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery of Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc has a longstanding research interest in the etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer. The research team, headed by René Leemans, consists of (bio-)chemists, (molecular) biologists, psychologists and physicians.

Research

It is the research ambition of the department to realize significant improvements in two subfields of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.  
Both research fields have their own dynamics and within each field different areas of emphasis can be distinguished.

  1. Diagnostics and therapy of head and neck cancer, ultimately leading to prevention and better survival with good quality of life. 
  2. Diagnostics and rehabilitation of hearing loss, ultimately leading to optimal auditory communication and prevention of social isolation. 

For more information about research, visit amsterdamumc.org/research

For more information about research output registration, visit researchinformation.amsterdamumc.org

Education

For more information about education, visit amsterdamumc.org/education

Patient Care

For more information about patient care, visit amsterdamumc.nl

Career

We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate people to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to develop any aspects you are interested in.

See all our vacancies (in Dutch): werkenbij.amsterdamumc.org