Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

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Both at home and throughout Europe, FHML is one of the most renowned institutes of its kind. We stand for cutting edge research and education, and pride ourselves on rapidly incorporating the latest developments and insights, and methods into our programmes. We also believe strongly in multidisciplinarity, looking at each topic from different angles and ensuring that the different specialists always work in close collaboration. More, FHML is always looking beyond borders. International healthcare is high on our agenda, and our work regularly transcends national boundaries, both in research and in education. FHML works in close cooperation with Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+).

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Education

At FHML everything revolves around life and health. The education spans the entire continuum from bachelor’s and master’s programmes to PhD and post academic education and from health and healthcare to medicine and life sciences.

Research

The multidisciplinary research of FHML focuses on a set of themes or research programmes, that are conducted in close collaboration with Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+) and the Faculty of Psychology and Neurosciences.

Societal impact

Multidisciplinary research and collaborations contribute to solving major societal issues within our primary research themes. Whenever possible, research is translated into economic, financial, or social value.

News

Forgotten organ found to be key to longer life and chance of successful cancer treatment

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Two new studies by researchers at Maastricht University and Harvard University challenge the decades-old assumption that a long-overlooked organ is of little importance in adults. The thymus is best known for its role in the development of the immune system during childhood.

PhD student Kate Kondrateva wins scientific dance competition with AI-assisted entry

Kate Kondrateva, PhD candidate at Maastricht University, is one of the winners of ‘Dance Your PhD’, a dance competition organised by Science Magazine. Kondrateva won in the new AI category.

Eating healthier and exercising more: lifestyle is a total package

Which lifestyle factors contribute to a better quality of life after treatment for colorectal cancer? Martijn Bours investigates this.

Students committed to improving healthcare in Ghana

In addition to their studies at FHML, some students are also involved in voluntary initiatives.

How to prevent a total collapse of the healthcare system

It sounds ominous, but the numbers don’t lie: within 10 years the Dutch healthcare system could face collapse, with no guarantee that people will receive the care they need. Yet despite these forecasts, Professor Angelique de Rijk and assistant professor Petra Erkens remain optimistic.