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Our research for the healthcare of the future

To improve human health and create the healthcare of the future, research staff at UMC Utrecht work together with our partners and patients on multidisciplinary research. Patients’ demands are of course our starting point here.

Our research

Brain model could bring relief for epilepsy patients

With this model, we can simulate what happens during an attack.

Less strenuous treatment for arterial occlusion

To treat patients with an occluded artery in the groin area in a less strenuous manner and with fewer risks, UMC Utrecht is conducting research on treatment using sound waves.

Treatment of cystic fibrosis

Using organoids, mini-organs grown from cells, we are testing possibilities to correct the mutations that cause cystic fibrosis.

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Unique research

At UMC Utrecht, we conduct unique and pioneering research.

Exploitation of research

Translating scientific knowledge into impactful solutions for patients and society is one of the important goals of UMC Utrecht.

Research funding

In 2021 we raised total funds of about EUR 155 million (EUR 123 million in 2020) to conduct research.

Open Science

One of the guiding principles of research at UMC Utrecht is the transition towards Open Science. Open Science is a new way of doing science, where the entire research process - from prioritizing to the publication of results - is made public and transparent, and where we involve society as much as possible in all phases of a study.