Research Scientific research Department Rheumatology

About

We focus on the identification of new targets for cartilage destruction in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, on the understanding the mechanisms of chronic inflammation and auto-immunity, and on the development of advanced therapeutics.


Contact

prof. dr. Irene van der Horst-Bruinsma
department head

+31 (0)24 361 45 80

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Scientific impact


Ambition and impact

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Ambition and impact

We focus on the identification of new targets for cartilage destruction in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, on the understanding the mechanisms of chronic inflammation and auto-immunity, and on the development of advanced therapeutics.

Our research is directed at refinement of prognostic predictions, ‘tight control’ strategies for tailored treatment algorithms in rheumatoid arthritis, and understanding patient and physician decision making processes. Research for systemic sclerosis is directed at early diagnosis and treatment and early detection of major complications.

The Disease Activity Score was developed here, and is used worldwide for the assessment of inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis.



Research programs

Our department is active in several research programs. Use the filter option on the research programs page to see which programs we contribute to.

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Other efforts


Internships

Available internship positions at our department.

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Internships

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Patient care

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Organization and people


Getting here

Entrance: Radboudumc main entrance (hoofdingang)
Route: 470

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Getting here

Visiting address

Radboudumc main entrance
Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10
6525 GA Nijmegen

Directions

Go to Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10
Enter building at: Radboudumc main entrance (hoofdingang)
Follow route 470

Vacancies

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