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  • Applied Veterinary Research

    The overall aim of the AVM program is to maintain the broad spectrum of veterinary specializations at FVM at a high level, by supporting research training of residents, as well as providing research time for the maintenance of the board certification of the permanent staff.

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  • The UMC Utrecht Brain Center provides state-of-the-art care for neurological and psychiatric diseases and develops (personalized) treatments by performing research in the full translational range, from fundamental research to values-driven healthcare. We also educate, stimulate, and train the next generation of researchers and caregivers.

  • The Strategic Program Cancer is UMC Utrecht’s world-leading platform for cancer research and innovation. We focus on improving the outcome of ​(ex-)cancer patients, and those at risk of getting cancer.

  • The Child Health Program is an integrated framework for child-centered interdisciplinary research, aligning patients, clinicians, researchers and resources in order to fill gaps to improve the lives of children with complex chronic diseases, during childhood and thereafter.

  • Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide for both men and women. To address this challenge, the strategic program Circulatory Health creates scientific and societal impact by bringing together cardiovascular researchers, clinicians, and educators.

  • Cultural Anthropology

    At the department Cultural Anthropology we study the interconnectedness, changes and conflicts in human societies and cultures from a global and comparative perspective.

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  • Dynamics of Youth

    How can we help our children to develop into well-balanced individuals who are able to hold their own and develop fully in a rapidly changing world?

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  • Fertility and Reproduction

    The overall aim of the Biology of Reproductive Cells (BRC) program is to provide answers to problems affecting or arising from reproduction in domestic animal species and man (one health, one medicine) by improving understanding of the mechanisms involved in gamete development, fertilization and embryogenesis, and by improving gamete/embryo storage. 

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  • The Strategic Program Infection & Immunity is a leading platform in the field of inflammatory and infectious diseases and immune-mediated therapy. We continuously focus on developing and improving the treatment of patients with difficult-to-manage infections, immune diseases or cancer.

  • In Utrecht, we try to unravel the mechanisms behind infection and immunity.

  • Institutions for open societies

    Scholars from the fields of economics, history, public administration, culture, law, sociology, social psychology, ethics, innovation studies, and geography join forces to find answers to the following key questions: Why do societies develop so divergently? And how do institutions contribute to the formation of open and sustainable societies?

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  • Interdisciplinary Social Science

    At the department Interdisciplinary Social Science we deal with social issues such as discrimination in the labour market, reintegration at work, growing up in multicultural neighbourhoods, developing your own identity, risk behaviour among young people, growing inequality and accessibility of healthcare.

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  • The Julius Center is a knowledge center for Health Sciences and Primary Care. Together with our colleagues of UMC Utrecht, we work hard to improve patient care. We conduct multidisciplinary scientific research into new diagnosis and treatment methods.

  • Methodology and Statistics

    At the department Methodology & Statistics we develop methodological and statistical techniques for the purpose of (social and behavioural sciences) research.

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  • Utrecht is home to Regenerative Medicine Utrecht (RMU), a world-renowned collaboration of excellent knowledge institutes and start-ups. At RMU, we are continuously working on and developing cutting edge technologies and principles that can cure patients.

  • This growing field converges biomedical research, innovative technology and patient care.

  • The research groups within the Faculty of Medicine are to be found on the website of UMC Utrecht.

  • Risk Assessment

    The overall aim of the Risk Assessment of Toxic and Immuno-modulatory Agents (RATIA) program is to improve the scientific basis for assessment of risk to humans, animals, and ecosystems from exposure to potentially harmful agents in the environment, in occupational settings, through vaccination, and through the food chain.

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  • Sociology

    At the department Sociology we deal with a wide range of sociological topics such as: social inequality, crime, migration and integration, social networks, policy and organisation, cooperative relations, families and work.

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  • Sustainability

    This research theme aims to unravel system Earth for a sustainable future.

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