The majority of the research within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences is positioned in one of six Schools.
Within these Schools, thematic research takes place on a number of main themes, and education and research is strongly linked to the training of young scientists.

Animal Experiments Committee (DEC)

The Animal Experiments Committee (Dier Experimenten Commissie – DEC) judges ethical aspects of projects in which animals are involved. Read more.

Medical Research Ethics Committee (MEC)

The MREC is a committee accredited by the Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CCMO) and has the authority to review and pass judgement on protocols for scientific research involving people. Read more.