This theme focuses on prevention, diagnostics, treatment and the design of healthcare systems that guarantee quality, accessibility and affordability while also being ecologically sustainable. At Radboud University and Radboudumc, researchers collaborate across disciplines in a wide range of areas, from infectious diseases, immunology, oncology, brain disorders, mental health and rare diseases to lifestyle and living environment, such as in Future Dikes for dyke reinforcement using flower dykes. They are supported in this by our strong position in medical imaging, biotechnology, genetics and data science.
The breadth of the university makes it possible to connect medical insights with psychology, communication science, economics, organisational sciences, ethics and law, for example in collaboration on effective diabetes prevention in groups with lower socio-economic resilience. It is precisely this combination of clinical excellence and interdisciplinary research, anchored in targeted programmes, that sets us apart.
Our ambition is to be an international leader in research into sustainable health and to contribute to a healthcare system that is sustainable for future generations, through collaboration with regional and global partners, healthcare providers, policymakers, NGOs and businesses. In our programmes, we explicitly link scientific output to societal outcomes: from new policies and clinical guidelines to therapies, technologies and proven lifestyle interventions.
The strength of Radboud University and Radboudumc lies in our interdisciplinary collaboration. By connecting fundamental, applied and innovative research with patient care, we develop knowledge for new treatments more quickly and contribute to improving health in our region and beyond.