About us

Interdisciplinary research and technology development together create the basis for the translation towards innovative solutions for societal challenges

Life Sciences research in Utrecht is diverse. The long and rich history of Utrecht University and its strategic partners and collaborators, breathes hope into our journey of understanding life. Curiosity-driven science reveals key components of how we can improve our lives through medicine, technology and prevention. We're striving to create sustainable solutions for our constantly changing world, and to ensure a healthy future for subsequent generations.

  • 3 faculties

  • More than 1900 PhD candidates

  • Approximately 3500 life science researchers

Interdisciplinary research

In Utrecht we drive innovations in human and veterinary health care, with careful consideration of our environment. Our research is interdisciplinary by nature and combines fundamental, clinical, translational and applied research from Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Medicine (UMC Utrecht).

It ranges from molecule to man, from organism to population and from bench to bedside. It is our vision that interdisciplinary research and technology development together create the basis for the translation towards innovative solutions for societal challenges.

Thematic communities

Illustration of the six thematic communities within Life Sciences: Data science & cohorts, Planetary Health, Regenerative Medicine, Immunology, Image Sciences, Science for Life

Six Life Sciences thematic communities span the breath of Life Sciences research in Utrecht. Together they contribute to solutions for societal challenges.

Thematic Communities
Societal Challenges

The ULS deans, the Scientific Directors, the Programme Board and the Management Team together form the ULS team. The International Scientific & Societal Advisory Board offers independent expert advice to the ULS team.