UMCG Research Institutes

The UMCG research occurs within the context of three (previously five) research institutes. The research institutes have different themes/programmes and are responsible for the support and training of PhD students.
PhD students follow the program affiliation of their first promotor. Your promotor may be affiliated with multiple programs, in that case you pick the one that suits your project the best. You can find your registered institute and program in Hora Finita.

 
 

HEALTH IN CONTEXT

Research Institute for Prediction, Prevention, and Care

Health in Context (HIC) Research Institute brings together researchers from various scientific backgrounds and disciplines to explore physical and mental health from preconception to old age. Health is the consequence of an interplay of internal and external processes, occurring both inside and outside the hospital.

Research themes:

  1. Clinical, cognitive, perceptual, and translational neuroscience

  2. Individual, social, and environmental risk and resilience

  3. Movement, education, treatment and care

 
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PRECISION

Personalized medicine Research Institute Groningen

PRECISION Research Institute facilitates and stimulates fundamental and translational research on innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to enhance personalization of care. 

The Personalized Medicine Research Institute (PRECISION) was established in 2023 and is a collaboration between the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and the Groningen Research Institute for Pharmacy (GRIP) - Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen.

Research themes:

  1. Innovative technologies for diagnostics, treatment and transplantation

  2. Drug development and therapeutic strategies

  3. Microbes, inflammation and immunity

 
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MOHAD

Mechanisms of Health, Aging and Disease

The mission of the MoHAD Research Institute is to foster knowledge on the mechanisms underlying health, ageing and disease, and promote collaboration among fundamental, translational, and clinical researchers. Our long-term goal is to exploit a deeper understanding of molecular and cellular mechanisms for the development of innovative therapeutic applications aimed at preventing multiple morbidities and extending healthy longevity.

Research themes:

  1. Mechanistic and translational aspects of initiation, diagnosis and treatment of cancer

  2. Cardiovascular and renal disease and treatment

  3. Development and aging

 
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