IRAS

The Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) is an interfaculty research institute (collaboration of the faculties of Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Science) at Utrecht University. The institute is also supported by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and TNO Research and advice.

The IRAS’ mission is to provide education and conduct research in the field of health risks posed to humans by exposure to pathogens and possible hazardous substances in the environment, at work or in the food chain. The institute also studies the effects on ecosystems.

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  Research

  The research programme of IRAS is composed of experts in exposure science, toxicology, molecular biology, epidemiology, and veterinary and human medicine. Together we are generating critical insights in how the environment is affecting the health of humans and animals.

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  Education

  In Utrecht, Life Sciences education is organised in the Graduate School of Life Sciences, Europe's largest graduate school in Life Sciences. IRAS researchers coordinate several Master programmes, Summer School Courses and Online Course.

• Highlights

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    Researchers map micro-organisms in throat and nose

    News

    6 August 2024

    For the first time, researchers have conducted a large-scale study on the microbiome of our upper airways.
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    Myrna de Rooij receives a Veni grant for research into zoonotic bacteria and viruses on livestock farms

    News

    17 July 2024

    Myrna de Rooij receives a Veni grant for the development of new technologies to monitor zoonotic pathogens on livestock farms.
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    Roel Vermeulen appointed as Distinguished University Professor

    News

    17 July 2024

    Prof. dr. Roel Vermeulen has been appointed Distinguished University Professor at Utrecht University as of 15 July. His focus in this role will be on the theme of planetary and preventive health.

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