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Can digital twins of the heart provide personalized care for heart disease patients? In this Science Story, dr. Nick van Osta explains his research.
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Two Maastricht University (UM) scientists will receive a €850,000 Vidi grant for their research projects. This was announced by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) on Thursday. Researcher Laure Wynants (CAPHRI/ FHML) will work with her team on more reliable AI models for healthcare. And neuroscientist Michelle Moerel will study at FSE and FPN how our brain filters sound.
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Does practicing on virtual lungs help pulmonology trainees to properly navigate the airways? Eveline Gerretsen explains her research on this.
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On October 15th, professor Piet van den Brandt received the MUMC+ medal as a token of appreciation for his services over almost 40 years.
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This year is the 50th anniversary of the Dutch taught Medicine programme.
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In his inaugural address on 11 October, Professor Gijs Goossens, Professor of Cardiometabolic Physiology of Obesity, highlighted the crucial role adipose tissue plays in our metabolism and overall health. The more we understand about this complex chronic condition, the better we can address the associated health risks, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Improving care for young children: Health Sciences/Global Health alumnus Sid Penders supports regional childcare organisations by monitoring a learning network focused on healthy practices.
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The quality of education for healthcare professionals substantially impacts the future of healthcare. The effects of teaching methods, curriculum development or educational research go beyond the classroom into patient care and health services. To uphold the high level of education, the School of Health Professions Education (SHE) offers the international Master of Health Professions Education that trains professionals to design, innovate and research educational practices.
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Researchers at Maastricht UMC+ and GROW have developed a technique that can analyse the entire genome in a single test, allowing for faster determination of embryos suitable for successful pregnancy.
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In the upcoming months, we’ll share tips on Instagram for our students on how to live a healthier life. Not just a random collection, but tips based on actual research happening at our faculty. The brains behind this idea are Lieve Vonken and Gido Metz, PhD candidates at CAPHRI, the Care and Public Health Research Institute and researchers at the Department of Health Promotion.