Research & Funding
GROW research activities in the areas of oncology and reproductive medicine are closely interrelated, revolving around the same basic concepts and research techniques. Scientists at GROW collaborate intensively with clinicians at the Maastricht UMC+ Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Centre for Genetics, Reproduction and Child Health.
Research Programmes
Prevention
The mission of the programme Prevention is to establish the potential role of environmental factors and lifestyle in cancer development and progression in order to develop targeted strategies for disease prevention and improvement of quality of life and preservation of functioning.
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Basic and Translational Cancer Biology
The mission of the programme Basic and Translational Cancer Biology is to unravel basic (epi)genetic and cellular mechanisms that underlie the induction, progression and recurrence of malignancies by conducting molecular, histological and quantitative image analysis on blood, urine, cells and tissues from patients and developing in vivo mouse models to develop and implement innovative diagnostic and therapeutical procedures to improve tumour control and avoid harmful effects of disease and treatment.
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Innovative Cancer Diagnostics and Therapy
The mission of the programme Innovative Cancer Diagnostics & Therapy is to study, develop and improve novel therapeutical approaches for personalized cancer treatment with a strong focus on preservation of function and quality of life (the new mission of GROW and the Maastricht UMC+ Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCCC)).
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Reproduction and Perinatal Medicine
The mission of the programme Reproduction and Perinatal Medicine is to study the normal and abnormal development of the human gametes, embryo and foetus in order to prevent and treat (hereditary) abnormalities at the (pre-)implantation stage. Furthermore, the programme focusses on the development of the foetus and the mother-child relation to ensure a healthy pregnancy and its outcome.
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Funding
Research Office
The Research Office is your first contact for research support. We assist you when looking for funding, talent development or strategic collaboration opportunities. We are your interface to research-related information and protocols, and connect you to the services you need, either within or outside Maastricht UMC+/UM.
External support
Researchers who wish to seek external support should contact our funding advisor Pan Xu as soon as possible, and no later than 4 months prior to closing of the call. Exceptions should be duly motivated and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
