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25 March 2026

The noble art of listening to figure out whether a heart valve still works properly From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical diagnostics – part 2

24 March 2026

Q&A session on heat stroke with physiologist Coen Bongers Live on Instagram, Friday 10 April, 12:15–13:00

23 March 2026

Can we soon predict children’s intelligence? Study shows a link between brain activity and IQ levels in children

23 March 2026

New potential therapy approach for Leigh Syndrome Blueprint for new treatments for rare diseases

19 March 2026

Researchers develop bionic foot that restores a natural walking pattern

17 March 2026

Blowing air into the brain to look for tumors From bloodletting to big data: the evolution of medical research – part 1

17 March 2026

Radboudumc featured in Klokhuis on measurements and the smart toilet seat Broadcast on Tuesday, March 10 at 18:40 on NPO3

9 March 2026

Advice: adjust timing of RSV prophylaxis in the Caribbean islands Just before the rainy season offers better protection

4 March 2026

On mechanical ventilation? It affects the brain 'Every day less spent in the Intensive Care Unit is a win.'

2 March 2026

InScience Film Festival with experts of Radboudumc 3-8 March in film theatre LUX Nijmegen

23 February 2026

Hospitals launch joint pilot study on prostate cancer screening Millions in funding for risk‑based prostate cancer detection

10 February 2026

Research on pain treatment for endometriosis Tocolytics show positive initial results

9 February 2026

Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics

4 February 2026

Care professionals’ attitudes differ in cases where intellectual disability and substance use disorder co-occur Training improves professionals’ attitudes

3 February 2026

Parkinson’s, Disease art, and a new healthcare system 30 March, 8 PM at LUX: Radboud Reflects with Bas Bloem and Esther Vossen

2 February 2026

Two-in-one DNA analysis improves diagnosis and saves time and money Modern technology reveals not only DNA code but also chemical modifications that switch genes off

28 January 2026

First patient with hereditary deafblindness treated with new experimental gene therapy Possible prevention of blindness in hereditary deafblindness

27 January 2026

New technology offers promising perspectives for rare eye diseases Retina-on-a-chip supports research and future treatments

27 January 2026

Research reveals regional and demographic differences in Parkinson’s disease in the Netherlands

22 January 2026

Radboudumc treats first Dutch patient with ‘Genetic Patch’ for inherited blindness Experimental gene therapy offers hope for people with the rare eye disease LCA

20 January 2026

In the media: Radboudumc featured in a Klokhuis episode about growing Watch on Tuesday, January 20 at 6:40 PM on NPO3

19 January 2026

Increase in deepfakes also affects healthcare providers Check it first, before you trust it!

15 January 2026

Many young people experience long-term cognitive impairments after ischemic stroke Thinking problems often persist and affect working life

14 January 2026

DNA testing of colorectal polyps improves insight into hereditary risks European collaboration demonstrates the value of targeted tumor analysis

12 January 2026

Collaborative study uncovers unknown causes of blindness Genetic analysis of one family brings clarity to dozens of families worldwide

9 January 2026

Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system 22-week shot could save lives worldwide

8 January 2026

Anneke van Vught Appointed Professor by special appointment of Regional Integrated Network Care

6 January 2026

In the media: Radboudumc featured in Klokhuis episode about the immune system Tune in on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, at 6:45 PM on NPO3

22 December 2025

These are our 10 most popular scientific news stories of 2025

18 December 2025

High-dose antibiotic does not reduce mortality in tuberculous meningitis Researchers seek better treatment to prevent brain damage and death

17 December 2025

Reproducibility at Risk: A Biobank Call for Transparent Pre-Analytical Reporting in Biomarker Research

16 December 2025

Disease detectives at work: how Radboudumc prepares for the next outbreak

16 December 2025

App halves hospital admissions in children with asthma Asthma symptoms better controlled thanks to Luchtbrug app

15 December 2025

Hermesdorf Awards 2025 for breast radiologist Ritse Mann and for videos by young doctors countering misleading online trends

10 December 2025

Immunotherapy works for sepsis thanks to smart patient selection Precision approach improves health of ICU patients with sepsis

9 December 2025

Target found for treating rare metabolic disease Inhibiting lysine metabolism reduces toxic substances that damage the brain

8 December 2025

Global Health at Radboudumc: stronger together and here to stay

2 December 2025

Diagnostics for pancreatic cancer improve with the help of AI Researchers developed a reliable dataset to determine the best AI model

24 November 2025

Smart technology distinguishes the softest baby cry for nurses Crying detection system optimizes care at Amalia Children's Hospital NICU

19 November 2025

Radboudumc-neurologist Bas Bloem receives international prize for Parkinson’s research Michael J. Fox Foundation Pritzker Prize honors work integrating science, care and community for people with Parkinson’s

17 November 2025

World first: Radboudumc pioneers new genetic test in clinical practice New test is faster, more efficient, and provides more diagnoses for rare diseases

17 November 2025

Cor Allaart appointed as Professor of Cardiology

13 November 2025

The benefits of running: why we’re all hitting the pavement Experts speak ahead of the 40th Zevenheuvelenloop

11 November 2025

Brigitte van der Heijden appointed as endowed professor of Trauma-related hand surgery

10 November 2025

Radboudumc and University of Bonn explore deeper research partnership "With Bonn, we connect to one of Europe’s most dynamic academic research hubs"

5 November 2025

Hanny Pijnenborg appointed professor of Gynecological oncology

4 November 2025

Tips on exercise, nutrition, and stress for people with Parkinson’s Lifestyle advice as medicine based on the latest insights

4 November 2025

During a heart attack immediate stenting of other arteries isn’t always necessary MRI scan at a later stage offers a good alternative

29 October 2025

Cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospital admissions and improves quality of life Exercise as medicine benefits all patient groups

24 October 2025

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Meet... the nurse scientist

The noble art of listening to figure out whether a heart valve still works properly From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical diagnostics – part 2

Q&A session on heat stroke with physiologist Coen Bongers Live on Instagram, Friday 10 April, 12:15–13:00

Can we soon predict children’s intelligence? Study shows a link between brain activity and IQ levels in children

New potential therapy approach for Leigh Syndrome Blueprint for new treatments for rare diseases

Researchers develop bionic foot that restores a natural walking pattern

Blowing air into the brain to look for tumors From bloodletting to big data: the evolution of medical research – part 1

Radboudumc featured in Klokhuis on measurements and the smart toilet seat Broadcast on Tuesday, March 10 at 18:40 on NPO3

Advice: adjust timing of RSV prophylaxis in the Caribbean islands Just before the rainy season offers better protection

On mechanical ventilation? It affects the brain 'Every day less spent in the Intensive Care Unit is a win.'

InScience Film Festival with experts of Radboudumc 3-8 March in film theatre LUX Nijmegen

Hospitals launch joint pilot study on prostate cancer screening Millions in funding for risk‑based prostate cancer detection

Research on pain treatment for endometriosis Tocolytics show positive initial results

Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics

Care professionals’ attitudes differ in cases where intellectual disability and substance use disorder co-occur Training improves professionals’ attitudes

Parkinson’s, Disease art, and a new healthcare system 30 March, 8 PM at LUX: Radboud Reflects with Bas Bloem and Esther Vossen

Two-in-one DNA analysis improves diagnosis and saves time and money Modern technology reveals not only DNA code but also chemical modifications that switch genes off

First patient with hereditary deafblindness treated with new experimental gene therapy Possible prevention of blindness in hereditary deafblindness

New technology offers promising perspectives for rare eye diseases Retina-on-a-chip supports research and future treatments

Research reveals regional and demographic differences in Parkinson’s disease in the Netherlands

Radboudumc treats first Dutch patient with ‘Genetic Patch’ for inherited blindness Experimental gene therapy offers hope for people with the rare eye disease LCA

In the media: Radboudumc featured in a Klokhuis episode about growing Watch on Tuesday, January 20 at 6:40 PM on NPO3

Increase in deepfakes also affects healthcare providers Check it first, before you trust it!

Many young people experience long-term cognitive impairments after ischemic stroke Thinking problems often persist and affect working life

DNA testing of colorectal polyps improves insight into hereditary risks European collaboration demonstrates the value of targeted tumor analysis

Collaborative study uncovers unknown causes of blindness Genetic analysis of one family brings clarity to dozens of families worldwide

Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system 22-week shot could save lives worldwide

Anneke van Vught Appointed Professor by special appointment of Regional Integrated Network Care

In the media: Radboudumc featured in Klokhuis episode about the immune system Tune in on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, at 6:45 PM on NPO3

These are our 10 most popular scientific news stories of 2025

High-dose antibiotic does not reduce mortality in tuberculous meningitis Researchers seek better treatment to prevent brain damage and death

Reproducibility at Risk: A Biobank Call for Transparent Pre-Analytical Reporting in Biomarker Research

Disease detectives at work: how Radboudumc prepares for the next outbreak

App halves hospital admissions in children with asthma Asthma symptoms better controlled thanks to Luchtbrug app

Hermesdorf Awards 2025 for breast radiologist Ritse Mann and for videos by young doctors countering misleading online trends

Immunotherapy works for sepsis thanks to smart patient selection Precision approach improves health of ICU patients with sepsis

Target found for treating rare metabolic disease Inhibiting lysine metabolism reduces toxic substances that damage the brain

Global Health at Radboudumc: stronger together and here to stay

Diagnostics for pancreatic cancer improve with the help of AI Researchers developed a reliable dataset to determine the best AI model

Smart technology distinguishes the softest baby cry for nurses Crying detection system optimizes care at Amalia Children's Hospital NICU

Radboudumc-neurologist Bas Bloem receives international prize for Parkinson’s research Michael J. Fox Foundation Pritzker Prize honors work integrating science, care and community for people with Parkinson’s

World first: Radboudumc pioneers new genetic test in clinical practice New test is faster, more efficient, and provides more diagnoses for rare diseases

Cor Allaart appointed as Professor of Cardiology

The benefits of running: why we’re all hitting the pavement Experts speak ahead of the 40th Zevenheuvelenloop

Brigitte van der Heijden appointed as endowed professor of Trauma-related hand surgery

Radboudumc and University of Bonn explore deeper research partnership "With Bonn, we connect to one of Europe’s most dynamic academic research hubs"

Hanny Pijnenborg appointed professor of Gynecological oncology

Tips on exercise, nutrition, and stress for people with Parkinson’s Lifestyle advice as medicine based on the latest insights

During a heart attack immediate stenting of other arteries isn’t always necessary MRI scan at a later stage offers a good alternative

Cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospital admissions and improves quality of life Exercise as medicine benefits all patient groups