Politics should consider the health of future generationsThe government should take into account the impact on future generations in all the decisions it makes. The right to a healthy and clean environment for future generations must therefore be enshrined in the Dutch Constitution. This is what more than 25 civil society and youth organisations argue in the Future Generations Manifesto, which they presented today to members of the Dutch parliament. On behalf of Amsterdam UMC, Professor Tessa Roseboom has signed this manifesto.
Enhancing Collaboration between Researchers and CliniciansInternist-infectiologist Joppe Hovius has taken over as the new director of our institute as of January 1st, alongside immunologist Reina Mebius, who joined earlier. Previously, Prof. Hovius served as program leader for our Infectious Diseases program. Get to know Prof. Hovius and his plans for advancing our research institute in this article.