51 results
- Animal Behaviour and Cognition
Research in this research group involves two research lines, concerning animal group living, with a special focus on primates, and animal welfare.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/animal-behaviour-and-cognition - Applied Veterinary Research
The overall aim of the AVM program is to maintain the broad spectrum of veterinary specializations at FVM at a high level, by supporting research training of residents, as well as providing research time for the maintenance of the board certification of the permanent staff.
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-veterinary-medicine/veterinary-research/one-medicine/locomotion - Behaviour and Welfare
The overall aim of the Behaviour and Welfare program is to extend our knowledge about the neural mechanisms underlying emotional statuses and cognitive processes in animals, and how these functions contribute to the ability of animals to adapt to and cope with environmental conditions, changes and challenges.
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-veterinary-medicine/veterinary-research/research-programmes/behaviour-welfare - Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research
The Bijvoet Centre studies life on the molecular scale, with a focus on elucidating the structure of the biomolecules, such as proteins, at the atomic level and on determining the relation between their structure and function in living cells and tissues.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/bijvoet-centre-for-biomolecular-research - Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics
The activities of this research group are divided in Mass Spectrometry based proteomics and Mass spectrometry based structural biology.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/biomolecular-mass-spectrometry-and-proteomics - Brain
Our mission is to perform high-level research in clinical and experimental neuroscience, whilst delivering an exceptional standard of care.
http://www.umcutrecht.nl/en/Research/Research-programs/Brain-Center-Rudolf-Magnus - Cancer
The UMC Utrecht Cancer Center aims to develop and apply innovative approaches in diagnostics, treatment and care on focused tumour types.
http://www.umcutrecht.nl/en/Research/Research-programs/Cancer-Center - Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics
The aim of this research group is to acquire novel insights into the structure and function of cells and to decipher the cellular basis for human disease such as cancer and neurological disorders.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/cell-biology-neurobiology-and-biophysics - Cellular Protein Chemistry
The major research goals of this research group are to characterise the mechanisms of chaperone-substrate interactions, the protein folding process of mammalian cells and proteins in peroxisomes.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/cellular-protein-chemistry - Centre for Complex Systems Studies
The focus area Complex Systems Studies brings together the fundamental knowledge and models of complex systems with empirical knowledge and data from society. Connecting the dots for a better understanding of our world.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/centre-for-complex-systems-studies-ccss - Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery
This research group focuses on the design, chemo- or biosynthesis of compounds with biological or (potential) medicinal applications and interaction with their receptors.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/chemical-biology-and-drug-discovery - Child and Adolescent Studies
In this Research Priority we investigate the interaction between individual characteristics of children and young adults and their socio-cultural context.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/child-and-adolescent-studies - Child Health
The Child Health program aims at linking top referent care for pediatric patient groups and prevention of chronic disorders in children so they will become healthy adults.
http://www.umcutrecht.nl/en/Research/Research-programs/Child-Health - Circulatory Health
Advancing cardiovascular research for the benefit of patients and the general population requires a multidisciplinary approach, including basic and applied research.
http://www.umcutrecht.nl/en/Research/Research-programs/Circulatory-Health - Cognitive and Clinical Psychology
In this Research Priority we investigate psychological processes. We describe and approach them at the fundamental, neurobiological and applied level.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/cognitive-and-clinical-psychology - Condensed Matter & Interfaces
This research group centres on the chemistry and physics of solids and interfaces.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/condensed-matter-interfaces - Developmental Biology
The research of the Developmental Biology division focuses on studying biological principles in the context of living, developing multicellular organisms.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/developmental-biology - Developmental Biology
The research of this section focuses on the study of biological principles in the context of evolving, living, multicellular organisms.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/developmental-biology - Ecology and Biodiversity
This research group investigates the mechanisms that regulate biodiversity and allow for the maintenance of ecosystem functioning in our changing world.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/ecology-and-biodiversity - Education and Learning
In this Research Priority we investigate all types of learning processes and how they can be improved, tailored to the differences between learners.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/education-and-learning - Ethics
The Ethics Institute plays a central role in Utrecht University's research and education in the field of ethics.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/ethics-institute - Fertility and Reproduction
The overall aim of the Biology of Reproductive Cells (BRC) program is to provide answers to problems affecting or arising from reproduction in domestic animal species and man (one health, one medicine) by improving understanding of the mechanisms involved in gamete development, fertilization and embryogenesis, and by improving gamete/embryo storage.
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-veterinary-medicine/veterinary-research/veterinary-biomedicine/fertility-reproduction - Freudenthal Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
The Freudenthal Institute aims to contribute to high-quality education in science and mathematics through education research and valorisation.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/freudenthal-institute - Future Food Utrecht
The focus area Future Food brings together fundamental research of Utrecht University related to health, behaviour, and innovations for future food production. By connecting their knowledge, researchers aim to provide sustainable and healthy food solutions for the next generations.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/future-food-utrecht - Game Research
The focus area Game Research reinforces and expands the scope, quality, volume, and impact of research activities at Utrecht University related to games, gaming practices and culture, gamification and various other forms of playful interaction such as simulations and apps.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/game-research - Infection & Immunity
The program aims to discover principles of infection and associated pathobiology at the cellular, organ, host, and population level with the goal to develop novel infection intervention and prevention strategies.
http://www.umcutrecht.nl/en/Research/Research-programs/Infection-Immunity - Infection and Immunity
In Utrecht, we try to unravel the mechanisms behind infection and immunity.
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-veterinary-medicine/veterinary-research/one-health/infection-immunity - Innovation Studies
We investigate the dynamics of emerging technologies and innovations that are relevant for societal problems.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/copernicus-institute-of-sustainable-development/research/research-groups/innovation-studies - Inorganic Chemistry & Catalysis
The research in this group involves synthesis, characterization and performance of well-defined solid catalysts and related functional materials for gas storage and photochemical conversion processes.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/inorganic-chemistry-catalysis - Institute of Biodynamics and Biocomplexity
Researchers at this institute perform interdisciplinary research that combines biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics to understand living systems.
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/institute-of-biodynamics-and-biocomplexity - Institute of Environmental Biology
Inspired by nature, the Institute of Environmental Biology aims to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions for urgent societal problems such as future food security, ecological consequences of climate change, and protection of our natural resources.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/institute-of-environmental-biology - Integrative Bioinformatics
The focus area Integrative Bioinformatics combines data from various sources and research methods to gain a better insight in the various cellular processes. By sharing knowledge and methods, our approach allows for the integration of information at the level of DNA, genes, proteins and metabolites, thus yielding a comprehensive picture.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/bioinformatics - Membrane Biochemistry & Biophysics
This research group has a focus on the molecular mechanisms behind life processes that involve biological membranes. Their research will help to improve fundamental understanding of membrane function thereby leading to better insights in membrane-related diseases like diabetes, Alzheimers disease and Barth syndrome.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/membrane-biochemistry-and-biophysics - Microbiology
The research in this group is focused on the understanding of the mechanisms involved in secretion of proteins, and the role of secreted proteins in bacterial membrane biogenesis and fungal growth and development.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/microbiology - Molecular Plant Physiology
This research group investigates sugar-, light- and high temperature-mediated signal transduction mechanisms and how this controls growth in plants.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/molecular-plant-physiology - Multidisciplinary Economics
Joint research programme of U.S.E. Research Institute that deals with themes like: the future of work, behavioural insights for policy making, entrepreneurship, sustainable finance and sustainability and economic development.
https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/utrecht-university-school-of-economics-use/onderzoek - NMR
The research in this group aims at gaining fundamental insight into biological processes using solution and solid-state NMR spectroscopy.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/nmr - Organic Chemistry & Catalysis
This multi-disciplinary research group studies topics as diverse as synthetic and physical organic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/organic-chemistry-catalysis - Pharmaceutics
The core activity of this research group is the design and pre-clinical testing of tailor-made drug delivery systems.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/pharmaceutics - Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology
This research group is directed at several epidemiological, therapeutic, and policy aspects of chronic drug use, especially focusing on anti-asthmatics, cardiovascular drugs, and psychotropics.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/pharmacoepidemiology-and-clinical-pharmacology - Pharmacology
This research group deals mainly with the immunopharmacology of the respiratory and gastrointestinal system.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/pharmacology - Physical Colloid Chemistry
This research group is focused on the self-organisation of colloids and nanoparticles in liquid media.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/physical-colloid-chemistry - Plant Ecophysiology
This research group studies the complex interactions between plants and their environment.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/plant-ecophysiology - Plant-Microbe Interactions
This research group aims to unravel at the molecular level how the plant immune system orchestrates interactions with beneficial microbes, pathogens and insects.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/plant-microbe-interactions - Public Matters
Utrecht University School of Governance studies public issues and public organisations in their interaction with the developments in politics and society. The research programme is divided into 2 major research lines: Public Governance and Management (PGM) and Managing Social Issues (MSI).
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/utrecht-university-school-of-governance/research - Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells
This growing field converges biomedical research, innovative technology and patient care.
http://www.umcutrecht.nl/en/Research/Research-programs/Regenerative-Medicine-Stem-Cells - Risk Assessment
The overall aim of the Risk Assessment of Toxic and Immuno-modulatory Agents (RATIA) program is to improve the scientific basis for assessment of risk to humans, animals, and ecosystems from exposure to potentially harmful agents in the environment, in occupational settings, through vaccination, and through the food chain.
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-veterinary-medicine/veterinary-research/one-health/risk-assessment-sciences - Soft Condensed Matter Biophysics
This research group studies the physics of soft matter model systems and, using these insights, fabricates new mesostructured materials from them.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/soft-condensed-matter-biophysics - Structural Biochemistry
This section aims at a precise biochemical understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and tissue that are enabled by proteins.
https://www.uu.nl/node/105019 - Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics
This research group studies computational biology, ranging from bioinformatics and mathematical modeling to computer simulation, with an overarching interest in evolution.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/theoretical-biology-and-bioinformatics - Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS)
This institute focuses on processes around discovery, development, and use of drugs and medical nutrition using molecular and technological principles from the Natural and Life Sciences.
https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-institute-for-pharmaceutical-sciences-uips