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GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction

GROW focuses on research and teaching of genetic and cellular mechanisms, as well as environmental and life-style factors that underlie normal (embryonic and fetal) and abnormal (cancer) growth. The emphasis is on basic and translational research, aiming at innovative approaches for individualizing prevention, patient diagnosis, and treatment for genetically determined diseases and cancer.

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  • Led by Prof.dr. Manon van Engeland
  • Focus on genetics, cancer, fertility, early development, and ethics
  • Part of the Maastricht UMC+ Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • ± 50 PhD defenses and 675 publications every year
  • 535 scientists, including 375 PhD students, 9 affiliation professors
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for GROW staff & PhD's

GROW is part of the Maastricht UMC+ Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • GROW Oncology is part of the Maastricht UMC+ Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCCC). The MCCC is a collaboration between Maastricht UMC+ Oncology Center (OC) and the Oncology division of GROW, of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences of Maastricht University. It is recognized by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) as one of the two top institutes in the Netherlands that offer oncological care, scientific research and education at an excellent level, working with partners inside and outside Maastricht UMC+. This places us among the best institutes not only nationally, but also internationally.  We provide patient-oriented, multidisciplinary care for oncology patients and study ways to improve the outcome of oncological (pre-)care along the continuum of prevention, diagnostics, treatment, nursing and care, and rehabilitation/post-care with a strong focus on ‘survival with preservation of function’.

    Read more about the Maastricht UMC+ Comprehensive Cancer Center here

The aims of GROW are:

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    Oncology

    Survival with preservation of function

    To prevent cancer, improve cancer diagnosis, increase survival rates of cancer patients, improve the quality of life and maintain optimal functional abilities of cancer patients. We look beyond survival and aim to achieve preservation and/or restoration of all functions determining health, being bodily functions, mental wellbeing, daily functioning, social participation, meaning and quality of life. We perform translational research covering the complete spectrum of cancer management from prevention to aftercare.

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    Reproduction

    The best start

    To provide the best possible start in life by focusing specifically on a healthy conception, pregnancy and long-term health outcome. We do this by performing translational research on fertility, the role of the environment on the development of gametes, embryos, fetuses, newborns and children. In addition, we study the effect of pregnancy on women’s health.

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    "Het mes kan van tafel"

    Having an impact in people's lives and on society as a whole. Being able to make a real difference. That is what Prof Klara Mosterd wants to achieve with her research into skin cancer and the clinical treatment of patients. On 17 March 2023, she will deliver her inaugural address titled ever so intriguingly: “Het mes kan van tafel”.

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    Masoud Zamani Esteki receives KNAW Early Career Award

    Masoud Zamani Esteki received the KNAW early career award for his research on reproductive health.

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    First two TEFAF Fellowships awarded

    This year, for the first time, two TEFAF Fellowships are awarded to PhD students from GROW (School for Oncology & Developmental Biology). Femke Ehlers and Nicky Beelen will have the opportunity to perform part of their research in the renowned lab of the TEFAF Honorary Chair, Professor Dr. Lisa Coussens at Oregon Health and Science Knight Cancer Center.

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