VUMC

The VU Medical Center is closely linked with VU University (Vrije Universiteit) Amsterdam. Core objectives are delivering patient care in close association with scientific research, academic teaching and postgraduate training. About 700 full-time research staff maintain an internationally competitive position in its fields of specialization: cancer and immunology, neurosciences, cardiovascular diseases, movement sciences, public health, primary care, and long-term care issues. The research focus is tailored to human health and life science programs. VUmc currently participates in 40 EU-funded research projects.