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Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Both at home and throughout Europe, FHML is one of the most renowned institutes of its kind. We stand for cutting edge research and education, and pride ourselves on rapidly incorporating the latest developments and insights, and methods into our programmes. We also believe strongly in multidisciplinarity, looking at each topic from different angles and ensuring that the different specialists always work in close collaboration. More, FHML is always looking beyond borders. International healthcare is high on our agenda, and our work regularly transcends national boundaries, both in research and in education. FHML works in close cooperation with Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+).

News

Exposure to natural daylight improves metabolic health

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Natural daylight has a positive effect on blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to an international study led by Maastricht University. This is the first study to show that natural daylight is better for metabolism than artificial light, the researchers claim.
Onderzoek daglicht en diabetes

Reconnecting the brain and body: how to control devices with your thoughts

Can you control a robotic arm with your thoughts? Paul Weger (MHeNs) studies this to give back independence to patients with neurological conditions.
Paul Weger Science Stories video

Green school playgrounds boost concentration and wellbeing

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Children at schools with green playgrounds are better able to concentrate and display more social behaviour. This is the conclusion of a follow-up study within the long-running project The Healthy Primary School of the Future .
Gezonde Basisschool van de Toekomst

Tanne van de Kreeke – a former lawyer turned epidemiologist

According to Tanne, a former lawyer and now part-time Epidemiology student, the quality of research in general would improve if more people had a better understanding of epidemiology and how the field relates to research methodology. Tanne is clear about the benefits of the master’s programme.
tanne van de kreeke EPID

Prof. dr. Mirjam oude Egbrink awarded MUMC+-medal

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During her farewell lecture on Friday, 28 November, Prof. Mirjam Oude Egbrink was awarded the MUMC+ medal by Dean Annemie Schols for her distinguished career.
FHML - Mirjam oude Egbrink

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