Why African migrants live longer than those who stay behind Migrants from Africa face many health problems. Yet their life expectancy is better than that of Africans who stay in Africa. . Read More Global Health Search for optimal treatment following a stroke Neurologist Yvo Roos and radiologist Charles Majoie showed the effectiveness five years ago of thrombectomy as a way to retrieve a blood clot from the brain. Read More 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. Supreme Nudge for healthy food choices supermarket In the collaboration with Coop supermarkets, the Supreme Nudge project aims to improve cardiometabolic health among individuals with a lower socio-economic position. Breaking vicious cycles in unhealthy lifestyles In the LIKE study, researchers from institutions including the Amsterdam UMC are working to promote a healthy lifestyle for children of school age. More stories News Jul 30, 2021 Large grant to investigate monoclonal antibody therapy against COVID-19 To study monoclonal antibody therapy against COVID-19 Joost Wiersinga and Godelieve de Bree will receive a 1.3 million euro grant by NWO and ZonMw. Jul 26, 2021 Scientists can detect brain tumors by analyzing urine, using simple test Jul 22, 2021 Global genetics consortium uncovers COVID-19 risk factors Jun 28, 2021 Research into the use of second vaccination after first Janssen vaccination Jun 24, 2021 A large vaccination gap persists in the Netherlands, migrants lag behind Amsterdam UMC is hiring We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate people to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to develop any aspects you are interested in. See all our vacancies (in Dutch): Location AMC Location VUmc
