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

Turning brain research into an award-winning dance

As a PhD researcher, Kate Kondrateva studies how AI can improve the reliability of brain scans, and brought her findings to life in a prize-winning dance.

25 years of pioneering in dementia research

The Alzheimer Centre Limburg is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The three professors at the helm talk about their research.

Balloons that measure life

When patients are recovering from bowel cancer, it’s not just about curing the disease. Equally important is the question: how is the person really getting on? Dr. Stéphanie Breukink developed the Disease Burden Meter. An innovative digital tool that contributes to prevention and well-being.

The power of prevention: put on a bicycle helmet

As a neuropsychiatrist, David Linden sees the consequences of brain injury every day. He therefore advocates wearing a bicycle helmet to prevent serious harm.

The delayed diagnosis of endometriosis

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In Honours+, students gain their first experience in approaching (global) challenges in an interdisciplinary setting, under the professional guidance of staff members from Maastricht University.