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

Circulatory Health Infection & Immunity

Real-world data may detect rare cardiac events after COVID-19 vaccination

20 February 2026
Child Health Infection & Immunity

No link between maternal diet during breastfeeding and early-life eczema or food allergy

19 February 2026
Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells

A unique stem cell eye surgery

13 February 2026
Cancer

Novel precision strategy in cancer treatment receives EIC Pathfinder grant

9 February 2026
Brain Cancer Child Health Circulatory Health General research Infection & Immunity Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells

Thirteen new associate professors appointed at UMC Utrecht

6 February 2026

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

Louis Bont

Dean

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Elly Hol

Vice-Dean of Research

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Upcoming events

Anatomiegebouw, Utrecht

24-03-2026 from 11:30

In De Driehoek Congres- en Vergadercentrum

16-04-2026 from 09:00 to 16:00

Academiegebouw (Aula), Utrecht

19-05-2026 from 16:15 to 17:15

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.