Research Centres
Clinimetrics
Clinicians constantly take measurements. Their tools range from the technical (such as x-ray and other imaging techniques) to the chemical (such as lab work-ups of blood or urine) or physical test (such as in-office examinations) to verbal tests (such as history-taking and questionnaires).
Research Centre Body@Work
In 1996, EMGO and TNO (Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek (in English: Applied Scientific Research)) joined forces to research, consult, and solve problems in the broad field of occupational health.
Health Technology Assessment Unit (HTA)
The HTA Unit’s main objective is to establish a high quality scientific research programme, but it also consults, offers support and advice concerning economic evaluations to colleagues within the VUmc, and educates, training students in economic evaluation. more »
Research Centre for Insurance Medicine
In 2002, the VUmc, the University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Centre (AMC), and the National Institute for Employee Benefits (UWV) began negotiations to establish a collaborative research centre for work disability assessment.
Knowledge Centre Overweight
The Knowledge Centre for Overweight and Obesity was established in 2002 with subsidies from the Ministry of Health Welfare and Sports to enhance knowledge about the aetiology, prevention, treatment options and consequences of overweight and obesity. more »
Centre of Expertise in Palliative Care
The Center of Expertise in Palliative Care (CEPC) at the VUmc is one of the four centres of Expertise in the Netherlands. It is a so-called network organisation. more »