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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+).

News

Pieter Emans

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.
Portrait Hannah Pallubinsky

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.
NWO Veni grant

Five FHML researchers receive Veni grants

From stimulating myelin repair in human brain cells to studying how tumours release proteins that trigger muscle breakdown: five innovative FHML research projects receive a Veni.
Marit van Hooren en Niels Ruber

Why do people with cancer lose weight?

Many people with cancer lose weight unintentionally. Why does this happen? Marit van Hooren and Niels Ruber believe the bowel is involved.
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Three UM researchers selected for European AI in Science Working Groups

AISWG members will help develop a future Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and advance AI-driven scientific discovery.

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