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Healthy People
Life Sciences & Health
Over the past 100 years, average health conditions – and, consequently, people’s life expectancy – have improved significantly. On the whole, this has been a very positive development. Nevertheless, an ageing population increasingly living in urban environments poses a range of new health challenges. Some of these are tackled with world-class solutions pioneered in Utrecht Region.
Healthy People
The Netherlands is an internationally renowned contributor to healthcare technology, digitalization, pharmaceutical innovation, and health solutions. Located in the centre of the country, Utrecht Region offers both the infrastructure and the human resources to develop much needed life science and healthcare innovations.
Utrecht, Heart of Health
Utrecht Region is particularly famous for its strength in future health – developing life sciences ‘technology of the future’ in the field of cell and tissue therapies. Think of organoids, regenerative medicine, biomanufacturing and oncology, image-guided treatment, and robotic surgery. Furthermore, we concentrate on a healthy environment – developing knowledge of environmental factors (the exposome) and strengthening the link between veterinary and human medicine in the One Health domain. And finally, we develop all kinds of innovations for healthier living. Think of research into the impact of (novel) food ingredients on human cells and organs.
In Utrecht Region, entrepreneurs, scientists, and researchers work closely with university medical centres and top clinical hospitals to create a healthy and sustainable living environment. Its collaborative ecosystem and highly educated workforce make Utrecht Region an ideal base for research and development operations. That is why we have the largest concentration of life sciences and health companies in the country, like Applied Medical, Johnson & Johnson, Genmab and Intravacc. With ten knowledge institutions and more than 120 research and development centres, Utrecht Region is one of Europe’s healthcare hotspots.
Personalised medicine and healthcare (cancer, brain, cardiovascular)
One Health (human health, veterinary health and healthy environment)
3D bioprinting
Future food and specialised nutrition
Pandemic preparedness
Stem cell and regenerative medicine (organoids, bio-fabrication)
Healthcare innovation (e-health, MedTech)
Image-guided interventions
Gen-technology
Investment opportunities
Personalised medicine and healthcare (cancer, brain, cardiovascular)
Gen-technologyOne Health (human health, veterinary health and healthy environment)
3D bioprinting
Future food and specialised nutrition
Pandemic preparedness
Stem cell and regenerative medicine (organoids, bio-fabrication)
Healthcare innovation (e-health, MedTech)
Image-guided interventions
Gen-technology
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That’s why Utrecht Region!
Looking to research and develop health in the heart of the Netherlands? Contact us to learn more about what Utrecht Region can offer your business.
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