Academisch Medisch Centrum Universiteit van Amsterdam

Chair: Prof.Dr. R.A.W. van Lier
Support: Dr. J. van Kammen

As an academic hospital, the AMC is perfectly positioned to conduct both clinical and fundamental biomedical research that is of high relevance to patient care. Many researchers combine their scientific work with day-to-day clinical responsibilities. Biomedical researchers have access to high-quality facilities and the relevant patient material. This work is organized by the AMC Research Institute that develops long-term research programmes and monitors their quality. The scientific careers of talented young researchers are stimulated by the ‘principal investigator’ system, which challenges them to develop their own lines of research. Currently, there are 227 PI's.

In order to stimulate interdisciplinary collaborations, the AMC has selected seven themes in which it aspires to excel: cardiovascular diseases; epidemiology and public health; gastrointestinal diseases; infection and immunity; metabolic disorders; neurological and psychiatric disorders; and oncology. Each theme covers the whole spectrum from fundamental biomedical research, through translational and clinical research to the evaluation of innovations in actual clinical practice. This facilitates our aim to respond effectively to both the current and the future needs of patients.

Within the  themes AMC Prinicipal Investigators and their co-workers are working together in clusters or Centers. At this moment the following centers are active:

Cardiovascular Diseases: Heart Failure Research Center
Gastro-intestinal Diseases: AMC Liver Center
Immunity and Infections: CINIMA , CIA
Metabolic Disorders: Amsterdam Center for Metabolism
Public Health:  POEHIM (Public, Occupational and Epidemiological Health Issues in Medicine)

For inidividual researchers see: Who is Who in research

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