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Researchers from Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� and UMC Utrecht have received a grant of 936,587 euros from the ZonMw, for research into a serious heart condition that affects both humans and dogs.

If it is about your health, you tend to mostly look at your genetic makeup. But three-quarters of your health is determined by environmental factors. How does that work?

A promising immunotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis is proving successful in mouse models. Rheumatoid arthritis has so far had no effective treatment. This research is a step in the right direction.

On Friday 26 April, Pim Rooymans, a colleague at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��, received a royal decoration: Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.

The 3Rs Centre Utrecht launches an explainer animation video on the difference between Replacement and NAMs

Four Utrecht-based researchers who have recently received their PhDs can do their research at institutes abroad thanks to a Rubicon grant from NWO.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), has established their priorities for the evaluation of carcinogens.

Professors Albert Heck, Petra de Jongh (both Science), Jos Malda (Veterinary Medicine / UMC Utrecht) and Walter Immerzeel (Geosciences) will each receive a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant.

Silvan Eelman, a Master's student in Computer Science speak with Harold Brommer, professor of Equine Surgery about their collaboration.

Children's book author Lotte Stegeman and behavioural biologist Claudia Vinke from Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��'s Behaviour Clinic for Animals work closely together.

The livestock industry is under major pressure to change. Huge challenges lie ahead: nitrogen, water quality, biodiversity, sustainability, animal health and animal welfare.

The 3Rs Centre Utrecht announces that Professor Thomas Hartung will deliver a keynote presentation at the conference "The 3Rs and NAMs: all-inclusive?"

The focus area Applied Data Science again provides funding to finance research projects within the SIGs of Applied Data Science.

Mensen die wonen in gebieden met een slechte luchtkwaliteit hebben meer kans om corona te krijgen. Ook zijn de klachten erger waardoor er meer mensen overlijden. Dat luchtvervuiling de kans op luchtwegaandoeningen vergroot was al bekend. Onderzoek uit het buitenland toonde al eerder aan dat dit ook voor corona geldt. Nu blijkt dit ook voor Nederland.

Clean air in schools so children stay healthy. That is the common goal of the partners in the research project CLAIRE: Clean Air for Everyone.

In equine medicine, the focus on rehabilitation is growing. Morgan Lashleyand and Fenna Elzinga have both been convinced of the importance of rehabilitation for years.

Pig farmers can limit the spread of the hepatitis E virus by completely separating groups of pigs and applying hygiene measures.

What diseases are circulating among companion animals in our country? The Veterinary Microbiological Diagnostic Centre (VMDC) provides nationwide monitoring of zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.

Since September 2022, new classes of veterinary students dive into the professional field at the start of their master’s training as well, once they have completed their basic internships.

Community Engaged Learning (CEL) emphasises the importance of working closely with society. With public and semi-public organisations, citizens and other civil society partners, for example.

Researchers work together a lot, but sometimes a collaboration is unique. Four of our scientists talk about such a special collaboration.

Mark Bovens elaborates the importance of the unwritten rules to uphold democracy. He gives this speech at the 388th anniversary of Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� on the future of democracy on March 26th 2024.

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a serious feline disease with a fatal outcome. Thanks to a fruitful collaboration between vets from the Academic Veterinary Hospital in Utrecht, Anicura Haaglanden in Rijswijk, Evidensia Veterinary Hospital Arnhem and the pharmacy of the Academic Veterinary Hospital in Utrecht, a safe and carefully controlled drug to treat FIP has recently been developed.

With this grant from the National Growth Fund, the Holomicrobiome Institute will conduct research on "microbiomes" and their economically interesting applications.

Project leader 'Online NAMs Expertise' Birgit Goversen and project leader 'Basement Membrane Extract (BME)-free Database' Melissa van Velthoven introduce themselves.