How to improve our understanding of the human brain? Amsterdam Neuroscience is the research institute for neuroscience of Amsterdam UMC and the science faculties of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam. This collaboration strengthens the scientific excellence in this area, making Amsterdam Neuroscience one of the largest neuroscience communities in Europe.
Predicting child mortality from malnutrition Researchers have found that by looking closely at clinical warning signs in ill severely malnourished children, it is possible to determine which children are most likely to die during admission to the hospital.
The long and carefully considered path to the NIPT prenatal test Researchers at Amsterdam UMC were involved in the development of the Non-Invasive Prenatal Test, NIPT. While still at the forefront of the research effort surrounding this test and its potential applications, Amsterdam UMC also provides counseling for expectant parents.
An atlas for treating brain tumors, toxicity mapping by Amsterdam UMC and Medstone Medstone and Amsterdam UMC are joining forces in an ambitious research project, searching for better treatment options for patients with brain cancer. Various specialists are working together in this collaboration between Amsterdam UMC and pharmaceutical company Medstone - from neuro-oncologist to PhD student and data scientist. We asked six of them about the motivation for this multidisciplinary project and the goals they will be working towards during the coming four years
Every dream takes a winning team; career and job opportunities within Amsterdam UMC People are important. Not only in the care we provide, but also in our organisation. We invest in job satisfaction by inspiring people. We look at our colleagues and students: who are they, what drives them and how can we support them in their development. Want to know more? Look at https://werkenbij.amsterdamumc.org/en for vacancies at Amsterdam UMC.
Research institutes help to create the healthcare of tomorrow Amsterdam UMC is home to several research institutes, where dedicated researchers and medical practitioners work together to develop, test and share insights.
The links below bring you directly to the pages of the institutes.
