Translational Medicine

Translational Medicine is blooming at the University Medical Center Utrecht. On this website you will find examples of that. But above all, it gives voice to scientific role models. They explain what Translational Medicine means to them, and how it is incorporated in their daily work. May their words convince you that we can increase the impact of biomedical research, and that we indeed can, and will, make good on our promise of improving patient’s lives!

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Utrecht Summer Course: Doing the Right Research Right is offered again!
Selection 10th Annual International Certificate Program of Eureka

Watch the video about the Eureka International Summer Course in Translational Medicine

Watch the video about the Eureka Certificate Course in Translational Medicine

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• It is the process of translating research outcomes to tangible products that can be used in clinical practice;
• Research questions should arise from clinical care and unmet medical needs;
• Teamwork is key. Translational medicine requires collaboration between researchers, clinicians, patient organizations, and industry;

Translational Medicine - the student perspective

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Erica Roks
M: eroks@umcutrecht.nl
T: 06 311 187 26

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Apollo Society

Apollo Society is an international collaborative project by students, for students, with the aim of supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience that will support a career in the field of Translational Medicine.

Eureka Institute

The Eureka Institute is part of a global community of translational medicine professionals who are catalyzing, integrating and impacting education, research and policy making. 

Download booklet (2018)