Below is a selection of projects and results that stem from the collaborations within Medical Delta (non-exhaustive)
Transdisciplinary collaboration is the cornerstone of Medical Delta's 2024-2028 programming, and healthcare professionals are explicitly involved. In a series of interviews, several practice partners discuss their contributions and their importance.
Medical Delta finances more than 25 PhD students and Postdocs from the scientific programs. In a portrait series, a number of them talk about their research and its possible impact on healthcare, but also about cooperation within Medical Delta.
An interdisciplinary team at an outpatient clinic for patients with familial atrial fibrillation is investigating the possible heredity and causes of this. Suzanne (63) and Louwrens (68) are sister and brother and are participating. Read more.
Every year, the Dutch agricultural sector generates approximately 9.5 megatons of residual and side streams. A consortium is looking into whether this can be used for healthcare purposes.
Following a prehabilitation program promotes recovery after surgery or treatment. However, there are too few people and resources to provide customized support for patients. A consortium is working on a project to organize technology-assisted prehabilitation in the home environment of people with cancer. Read more.
Keyhole abdominal surgery includes the use of the so-called 'Veress needle'. In some cases, the needle may be pricked too deeply and affect underlying tissue. A consortium developed a prototype mechanism to prevent Veress needles from slipping through. Read more.
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