Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences

The Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS) main aim is to achieve a greater understanding of the molecular mechanisms of disease. By integrating fundamental and clinical research, we obtain multifaceted knowledge of (patho)physiological processes. We aim to improve clinical practice and public health by:
  • generating basic knowledge in the molecular medical science
  • translating our gained knowledge into clinical applications, and into diagnostic, therapeutic and personalized treatment strategies
  • training and exposing researchers of all levels to societal-relevant multidisciplinary research questions along the theme of understanding the molecular basis of disease.

Research domains and themes

The RIMLS accommodates research groups from the Radboudumc and Radboud University’s Faculty of Science. RIMLS aims to advance innovation in translational research, based on integrating diverse areas of scientific expertise within the molecular and medical sciences. In line with the Radboudumc's strategic vision to have a significant impact on healthcare, research is bundled into disease-oriented research themes from molecule-to-man in which we collaborate with the Radboud Institute for Health Sciences.

Societal impact

In line with the Radboudumc mission, RIMLS aims to have a significant impact on healthcare. We continuously try to  bridge the gap between science and society, by, for example, being involved in the development of novel diagnostics and therapies to treat rare and common diseases. Where possible we involve patients and other stakeholders in this process. Societal impact is at the core of our ambition and our motto: Today’s molecules for Tomorrow’s medicine.

Education

The multi-disciplinary approach to research in molecular life science is reflected in an established RIMLS Graduate School.  We pride ourselves on being an international research school that offers a stimulating environment for scientists of all levels.  We offer a 2-year research honours MSc degree in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease and a 4-year PhD program. In addition, the RIMLS actively participates in a post-doc platform and is committed to promoting career track models, such as the Hypatia Tenure Track.

Technological expertise

Our innovation is advanced through a number of Technology Platforms, such as microscope and in-vivo imaging, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics.These centers are an access point for technological expertise, high-end equipment, biobanks and combinations thereof.

 
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Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences

The RIMLS accommodates research groups from the Radboudumc and Radboud University’s Faculty of Science.

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Management team

The Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences is managed by the Scientific Director and the Scientific Managers.

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Management team


From left to right: René Bindels, scientific director, Dagmar Eleveld-Trancikova, scientific manager and Clasien Oomen, scientific manager.

Research Agenda 2025 for a significant impact on healthcare

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RIMLS Internal Advisory Board

The Internal Advisory Board advises the RIMLS Scientific Director regarding short- and long-term research strategy, PhD program, national and international collaborations and visibility of the institute. The board meets four times a year.

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Scientific integrity

Radboudumc believes scientific integrity is the basis of science itself. Scientific results are useless when their validity or sources are questionable. read more

Press Information Officers

For interesting developments, media appearances and news, please contact our science communicators via nieuws@radboudumc.nl. read more

Open Science and open access

Open science is the practice of science in such a way that others can collaborate and contribute, where research data, lab notes and other research processes are freely available, under terms that enable reuse, redistribution and reproduction of the research and its underlying data and methods.

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Open Science and open access

Open science is the practice of science in such a way that others can collaborate and contribute, where research data, lab notes and other research processes are freely available, under terms that enable reuse, redistribution and reproduction of the research and its underlying data and methods. Radboudumc agrees with international developments concerning open science. See the National Plan Open Science. Open Access is an important part of Open Science. Open Access of publications provides direct, free and online access to scientific publications without copyright restrictions of publishers. Open Access significantly increases the visibility of a publication. Current Radboudumc guidelines regarding Open Access publishing are in order of priority:
  1. In case you have funding for article processing charges (APC), and there is a good open access candidate journal for your paper, submit your paper to this open access journal
  2. In other cases, and for the time being, submit your paper to a classical journal that waives the APC for corresponding authors from Dutch universities (see www.openaccess.nl)
  3. If there is no good candidate journal that waives the APC, search for a good alternative open access journal (and pay the APC)
  4. If there is no good alternative open access journal, as a last option, choose a classical journal and pay APC to make your paper open access.
For future publications, make sure you include costs for APC in the budget of your grant proposals.  
The UBN provides advice about open access. 

Grants and awards RIMLS

RIMLS grants several awards, such as the Hans Bloemendal medal.

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New Frontiers symposium

Every year, RIMLS and RIHS each organize an international symposium across one of the thematic areas of the Radboudumc with the intention of exploring the newest scientific research and pioneering developments from molecule to man and population.

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Annual Reports

Every year, we look back at the highlights of the last year.

Laboratory Support & Media preparation LEM

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Support team IM for complex research ICT related questions

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Support team IM for complex research ICT related questions

IM (Informatie Management) has started with a support team in the Research Tower (route 259). This support team will be available for complex questions regarding ICT issues (pilot). Feel welcome to drop by.
This new helpdesk is primarily intended for non-standard questions and solutions for research groups (for standard questions call the ICT helpdesk 15071). The support team can help you to find solutions for your ICT questions. 

The team will be present at:

Tuesday, 08:00 - 12:00 hrs.
Wednesday, 08:00 - 16:00 hrs.
Thursday, 08:00 - 12:00 hrs.

Location:

RIMLS office, route 259, ground floor RIMLS building. The support team (Remco den Ouden, Arthur Pistorius and Michel Verbruggen) can be reached by phone on 10707 (+31 24 3610707).

Practical information

Front office

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Contact and getting there

Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences

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Contact and getting there

Visiting address

Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences
Geert Grooteplein 28
6525 GA Nijmegen

Postal address

Post 259 RIMLS
P.O. Box 9101
6500 HB Nijmegen
The Netherlands

Contact

T: +31 (0)24 361 07 07
E: rimls@radboudumc.nl
W: www.rimls.nl

Directions

Go to Geert Grooteplein 28
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Funding and support

Are you a researcher at Radboudumc and do you wish to obtain a grant, national or international, for your research group or as an individual? To help you get started, we offer an overview of some of the available grants including some funded by Radboudumc. see overview

Publication affiliation

For publications, please note the correct affiliation of our institute is as follows:

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Publication affiliation

Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Department of [name], Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

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Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

RIMLS logo and templates

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Useful links and information

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Photo impression RIMLS events

Snapshots of RIMLS events throughout several years.

RIMLS YouTube Channel

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