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. Read More 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. Read More Customized effects on the immune system Immunologist Yvette van Kooyk studies how illness can disrupt the human immune system, and develops therapies to strengthen that system. 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. 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. News May 12, 2021 Why corona patients become critically ill Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have discovered why patients become seriously ill after being infected with the coronavirus. They identified that aberrant antibody responses are the main cause of becoming critically ill. May 7, 2021 Fish oil for borderline personality disorder May 4, 2021 Tracking the progression of brain tumors with non-invasive methods Apr 21, 2021 Algorithm in combat against hospital admissions and death by COVID-19 Apr 21, 2021 Babies face greater risk of problems after streptococcal infection 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
