Royal distinction for Prof. Bart van den Borne Professor Bart van den Borne received a royal distinction today during a celebration in honour of his twenty years of service. 11 September 2015
Consuming foods with carcinogenic substances during pregnancy linked to childhood cancers Although rare, childhood cancer is one of the most common causes of death in young children. 11 September 2015
International experts on tobacco addiction head to Maastricht MECC Maastricht will host a conference on tobacco addiction from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September 2015. 10 September 2015
National Hereditary Heart Disease Day at Maastricht UMC+ On Saturday 3 October, Maastricht UMC+ will host a National Hereditary Heart Disease Day in collaboration with De Hart & Vaatgroep. 10 September 2015
350 international students meet their buddies The opening ceremony of the International Student Ambassador Programme (ISAP) was held on Thursday 3 September at Bonbonnière in Maastricht. 9 September 2015 UM news
Smoking cessation drug has fewer side effects than initially believed A commonly prescribed drug to aid in smoking cessation does not cause cardiac symptoms or depression, as previously believed. 7 September 2015 UM news
Surgeons and physicists work together on oncology operating theatre of the future Work is currently underway on an ‘oncology operating theatre of the future’ thanks to a unique collaboration between surgeons and the new UM imaging institute M4I. 4 September 2015 UM news
Lower rate of recidivism for offenders who receive mediation The rate of recidivism is significantly lower for offenders who receive mediation than for those who follow the standard criminal procedure. 3 September 2015 UM news
Kiran Patel awarded EU funding as Jean Monnet Chair Starting in September 2015, the Faculty will have an additional Jean Monnet Chair. 3 September 2015 UM news