About Utrecht Life Sciences

TNO

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TNO is an independent, innovative research organization. TNO was founded during the economic crisis of the 1930s, based on the conviction that new knowledge and technology is vital to economic growth and social renewal. Such investments are crucial in times of crisis. These principles are now more relevant than ever. Over 4,000 TNO scientists, researchers and specialist support staff, in multidisciplinary teams, support our vision.

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University Medical Center Utrecht

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With over a 1,000 beds and more than 10,000 employees the University Medical Center Utrecht is one of the largest academic centers in the Netherlands. Patient care and biomedical research are closely linked, which creates an environment where scientific advancements quickly move from bench to bedside.

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Utrecht University

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Utrecht University is one of Europe’s leading research universities, recognized internationally for its high-quality, innovative approach to both research and teaching. Founded in 1636, the University has always focused strongly on research. Owing to its solid grounding in discipline-based scholarship, Utrecht University is at the forefront of developments in interdisciplinary knowledge.

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Hubrecht Institute for Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research

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The Hubrecht Institute is a research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Research at the Hubrecht Institute focuses on developmental biology and stem cells at the organismal, cellular, genetic, genomic and proteomic level. Basic insight into development and into stem cells will provide insight into (human) disease, such as cancer.

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University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

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University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) is an education and research organisation that works on innovation and professionalisation
in vocational practice (through high-value knowledge and research) and on the personal development of talent.

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Danone Research

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Danone Research – Centre for Specialised Nutrition is a life sciences innovationcentre for the development of new product concepts for Baby Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Both divisions have gathered a rich expertise in research, and provide preclinical and clinical substantiation for the health benefits of our new concepts for vulnerable people - from the very young through to the elderly and patients.

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Utrecht Life Sciences is an open innovation network in the Netherlands, which unites Utrecht University, the University Medical Center Utrecht, government and business. Its goal is to intensify cooperation in the areas of education, research & innovation by providing state of the art shared infrastructures, scouting & educating talented people, creating access to scarce expertise and databases, and increasing access to external grants & funds for its partners. In doing so we aim to become a leading Biomedical Centre in Europe in the coming years.

Utrecht Life Sciences has a focus on highly relevant Life Sciences research areas in human and animal health: Public Health – One Health and Cancer, Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells. Utrecht Life Sciences provides top level education of scientists and technicians at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD level. It has access to attractive and valuable cohorts of patients, both human and animal.

We offer excellent knowledge and expertise in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Physics and Mathematics from a total of 1,700 research FTE. The concentration and combination of these disciplines on one campus is unprecedented in Europe. Over 1,300 PhD students and > 2,000 BSc & MSc students participate in our Life Sciences talent programmes. Key assets include the central location at Utrecht Science Park in the Netherlands (within 30 min. of Schiphol Airport) and close proximity of partners.

Utrecht Life Sciences is an initiative by Utrecht University, the University Medical Center Utrecht, the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences and Danone Research Centre for Specialised Nutrition.

Associated partners include the Hubrecht Institute for Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research, Genmab, GlaxoSmithKline, MSD Animal Health, The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Immuno Valley, TNO Innovation for Life, Utrecht Holdings, Utrecht Valorisation Centre, Province of Utrecht, Municipality of Utrecht and > 20 SMEs.

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Utrecht Life Sciences is initiated by Danone Research Centre for Specialised Nutrition, Hubrecht Institute for Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research, TNO, University Medical Center Utrecht, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and Utrecht University.

Associated partners include Artemis Research Institute for Wildlife Health in Europe, Bilthoven Biologicals, Genmab BV, GlaxoSmithKline, Immuno Valley, Municipality of Utrecht, Province of Utrecht, Taskforce Innovation Utrecht Region, Utrecht Holdings, Utrecht Science Park and Utrecht Valorisation Center.