Research at UMC Utrecht Innovating care

UMC Utrecht's research is at the forefront of innovation, spanning six strategic programs. We embrace a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

Latest news

General research

Diversity Day: How do you integrate sex and gender in research?

7 October 2025
Infection & Immunity

New clues to why kidney transplants fail: donor peptides hold the key

6 October 2025
Cancer Infection & Immunity

Unraveling the potential of γδT-cells in tumor immunotherapy

30 September 2025
Cancer Child Health Infection & Immunity

Myeloid immune cells may offer a new target for immunotherapy in liver cancer

29 September 2025
Child Health General research Infection & Immunity

Louis Bont appointed Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Utrecht University and Vice-Chair of the Executive Board of UMC Utrecht

29 September 2025

Robotic surgery: past, present and future

In conversation about cardiovascular disease in women

Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies: bridging bench to bedside

Strategic programs

The UMC Utrecht research is concentrated in six multidisciplinary programs with each a limited number of disease targets. Patient care is integrated in these programs. Interaction with patients and society creates an ‘innovation loop’ where societal issues guide scientific research and where scientific results quickly move from bench to bedside. We changed our incentive and reward system to better align it with our mission of connecting with patients and creating societal impact.

Leadership

Arno Hoes

Dean

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Elly Hol

Vice-Dean of Research

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Upcoming events

In De Driehoek Congres- en Vergadercentrum

14-10-2025 from 18:00 to 21:15

TivoliVredenburg (Hertz)

15-10-2025 from 20:00 to 21:30

Anatomiegebouw

16-10-2025 from 13:30 to 21:00
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Research Innovation & Support

Innovation through research drives economic growth, solves complex problems, and improves quality of life. Our Research Office is essential for our research ecosystem. They provide (administrative) support guidance. This allows researchers to focus on groundbreaking ideas, ensuring regulatory compliance, facilitating collaborations, and securing funding to turn discoveries into impactful innovations.

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EWUU alliance: Innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration

The EWUU alliance consists of Eindhoven University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Utrecht University and University Medical Centre Utrecht. We are complementary in knowledge and talent and work to contribute to societal transitions by breaking boundaries and fostering interdisciplinary cooperation. Together, we strive for scientific breakthroughs in fields like molecular life sciences and artificial intelligence, aiming to address challenges related to health, food, energy, and sustainability.

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Making more impact with strategic partnerships

UMC Utrecht strives to be an inspiring partner that brings different worlds together and creates powerful cooperation at an international, national and regional level. By building ties and working together, we turn scientific research and education into products and services and innovation with added value for society.

Our strategic research partners

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Technologies

Research technologies are essential for research hospitals, driving medical advancements and improving patient care through advanced technology and collaborative environments.

Career

What makes the UMC Utrecht exceptional? Everything is about people: patients and students, but employees too. They are what make up our organisation.

Education

The Faculty of Medicine of Utrecht University and the UMC Utrecht work together in the field of medical education, biomedical education and research.