Ambition and impact Research

Turning ambition into impact

We conduct high-quality research with the goal of gaining scientific insights and realizing state-of-the-art innovations, tailored to societal needs in health and healthcare.

A birthplace for breakthroughs

Scientific breakthroughs are born through the curiosity and passion of our researchers, working in a vibrant and enabling environment. We believe trust and excitement are crucial elements to achieving our goals, and we approach research with the utmost rigor. We challenge the status quo to overcome current and future health challenges. Thus, shaping the future of health and healthcare for generations to come.

Research in the right directions

Our research programs provide the compass for our research efforts. These programs form inspiring environments in which research groups work together toward a common and clear goal, enabling researchers to strenghten collaboration and cross thematic and disciplinary boundaries. Inside and outside Radboudumc.

• More information

  Below you can read how we have aligned our research efforts with the overall ambitions of Radboudumc, and how our researchers contribute to them. Join us and create impact!

• Aligning efforts and ambitions

  The full potential

  Radboudumc is among the most influential university hospitals in Europe. We utilize research and academic education to the fullest extent, optimizing our patient care.

  Radboudumc's overall ambitions

  Radboudumc's mission is 'to have a significant impact on health and healthcare', which we envision to realize in an innovative and person-centered way. To make this mission and vision as practicable as possible, Radboudumc has formed strategic themes ranging from prevention, to sustainability, to meaningful care.

  Added value of our research efforts

  Our research efforts are carefully aligned with Radboudumc's overall ambitions. We aim to lead the way in research on prevention, sustainability and meaningful care, which we achieve through our in-depth understanding of disease mechanisms, clinical science, public health research, medical technology and data science. We continuously strive to gain new insights and create societal impact, while realizing a sustainable organization with a focus on the well-being of our researchers.

• Contribution of our researchers

  A vibrant and enabling environment

  Our researchers are driven by their fascination with the biological, psychological, and sociological mechanisms underlying health and healthcare, creating innovative solutions that have a positive impact on society. We conduct and combine fundamental, clinical and translational research to understand disease causes, progress, cure and prevention. And we collaborate with partners from all over the world to improve health outcomes for all.

  Be part of our research DNA

  Join us on our mission to make a difference! Become a part of our community of gifted researchers, professionals or patient partners who are dedicated to making a significant impact on health and healthcare. See our vacancies and read stories from our colleagues about working at Radboudumc.