Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

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+).

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

Influencing stem cell behaviour with nanomaterials

Sabine van Rijt is developing a toolbox to identify the materials, structures and signals that best facilitate the repair of damaged tissue.

The Postdoc Board of UM

As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we spoke with UM's Postdoc Board. According to the Board, postdoctoral researchers are a unique and vital part of the university ecosystem.

Researchers

Mapping flavour (and more) inside your food

At M4i, Dr Mudita Vats is looking at everything that is making your food look and taste like it does. With the help of Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI) she can pinpoint exactly where the flavor is located, but also where contaminants such as microplastics are accumulating.

An implant that could help prevent knee osteoarthritis

Even relatively young people can develop cartilage damage in their knees. Pieter Emans studies a new implant, to help them keep their own knee for longer.

Air conditioning isn’t the only solution during heatwaves, but what is?

Air conditioners are not always the best solution to cope with heat, says Hannah Pallubinsky, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Movement Sciences at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. A much better approach is to gradually acclimatise yourself to the heat or take a siesta.

Bachelor events

14 Nov

Bachelor's Open Day

Master events

20 Mar

Master’s Open Day

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