About Amsterdam UMC

The long and carefully considered path to the NIPT prenatal test

Researchers at Amsterdam UMC were involved in the development of the Non-Invasive Prenatal Test, NIPT. While still at the forefront of the research effort surrounding this test and its potential applications, Amsterdam UMC also provides counseling for expectant parents.

Strength in numbers through COVID-19

Internist and infectious disease specialist Joost Wiersinga wrote a review of all the scientific medical literature published on COVID-19. The July 2020 JAMA article was an immediate resounding success.

Philip Scheltens new chair of international World Dementia Council

Professor Philip Scheltens, director of the Alzheimer Center at Amsterdam UMC has been appointed as new chair of the World Dementia Council (WDC).