About us
The human body is full of micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. These can be very useful but also harmful. They also can play a role in various infectious diseases. Medical Microbiology focuses on the role of harmful (pathogenic) micro-organisms in the human body.
The Department of Medical Microbiology of Amsterdam UMC has a wide scope. The department contains bacteriology, virology and parasitology. Hospital hygiene is also an important focus of the department. The hospitalhygiënist focus on the prevention and control of infection in the hospital, both patients and staff. They also monitor the risk of infection in the hospital.
The department employs about 300 people in various functions such as technicians (both for patients and for research), administrative staff, researchers, molecular biologists, doctors, microbiologist, physician assistants and PhD students.
Research
Our research covers a wide scope from protein biochemistry and molecular interactions through to pathogen evolution and global health. Through a combination of fundamental, translational and clinical research, we pursue a common goal of reducing the impact of infectious diseases on individual and population health, locally and globally.
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
Team
Afdelingshoofd: Prof. MD PhD Menno D. de Jong
Dagelijks Bestuur:
- Prof. Dr. Menno D. de Jong
- Dr. Janke Schinkel – Chef de laboratoire
- Dr. Caroline Visser – Chef de clinique
- Jos Karlas
For information about our researchers, visit amsterdamumc.org/researchers
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