

Infectious diseases and global health About theme
The mission of the theme Infectious diseases and global health is to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with infections using fundamental, translational, epidemiological, and health systems‐based investigative approaches.
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Researchers Infectious diseases and global health
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- Development of a novel diagnostic assay for the detection of Lyme disease
- Trained immunity: activating innate immune system
- Reimbursement decisions in the Netherlands – a citizen panel
- Clinical development of Plasmodium falciparum malaria vaccines
- Reducing mortality by tuberculous meningitis
- Infectious diseases and global health in educational programs
- Center of expertise in mycology
- Reducing drug resistant infections
- Pharmacokinetic studies in children
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Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
Ideally, every procedure in clinical practice and public health should take place based on proof, instead of intuition or 'experience'. Our aim is to innovate and personalize healthcare and public health. read more
Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences
Our 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. read more
Technology centers
The Radboudumc technology centers are an access point for technological expertise, high-end equipment and biobanks. We can support a wealth of research questions.
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