SDG 3: Good health and well-being
How can science contribute to good health and well-being? In Utrecht, we investigate this beyond the borders of disciplines. The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) are a major guiding principle for us.
The exposome: The biggest influencer on health
What is the exposome?
The exposome consists of all environmental factors influencing our health. What is making us sick in the 21st century? In Utrecht, we systematically sequence the environmental factors influencing our health.
Roel Vermeulen on a healthy living environment
We cannot change our genes, therefore, we have to look at what we can change: Environmental factors. (English subtitles available in video)
Measuring air quality with sensors
Millions of people die prematurely each year as a result of air pollution. Today, we have an increasing amount of sensors that can provide us with information about air quality. (English subtitles available in video)
Free online course on exposome
In this free course, 7 researchers will offer their expertise about discovering the non-genetic drivers of health and disease. Because our genes alone do not determine our fate.
Education for a healthy futureIt is our ambition to educate the health workers of the future. In our education, we connect the health of humans, animals and the environment. For example in the Master's programme One Health.
Young and healthy mindsAll children develop differently, learning and growing at their own pace. To offer each of them optimal chances in life, we need to understand what happens as they grow up. This is where the YOUth Cohort Study comes in.
SDGs: Our compass towards a better world