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MIRA - Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine -
MIRA is the University of Twente’s Research Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine. In healthcare, technology is the catalyst for innovation. MIRA’s research starts with fundamental concepts and culminates in successful clinical application. The institute is successful in this translational approach thanks to its integration of technical and medical knowledge. This unique combination enables the rapid introduction of new treatment methods. MIRA works closely with hospitals, the business community and government organizations and aims to secure a leading position within Europe.MIRA’s research will result in the development of new techniques to repair damaged tissue, such as bone, skin or muscle tissue. It helps to create drugs that are far more targeted in their effect. It will also enable doctors to diagnose more effectively through the use of improved imaging technologies. It offers patient-focused solutions in rehabilitation technology. The multidisciplinary approach adopted by the institute enables it to make innovative contributions across a wide spectrum within healthcare.
MIRA is the successor to two institutes that have earned an international reputation: the BMTI Institute for Biomedical Technology and the Institute for Technical Medicine.
Latest news
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MIRA event: Top technology for patients On 31 March and 1 April 2010, MIRA will host the event 'Top technology for patients'. It will be an innovative symposium, meant for leading scientists, clinical professionals, entrepreneurs, students and journalists. Meet us, to share knowledge and ideas. ... read more |
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03-02-2010 - Drie Vici-subsidies voor de UT De Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NWO) heeft Jennifer Herek, Stefan Luding en Wiendelt Steenbergen van de Universiteit Twente een zogeheten Vici-subsidie toegekend. ... read more |
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25-01-2010 -'TOMTOM' voor menselijk lichaam Onderzoekers van het onderzoeksinstituut MIRA van de Universiteit Twente, het Universitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud en andere instellingen ontwikkelen een uiterst gedetailleerd computermodel ... read more |
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21-01-2010 - MIRA UToBusiness Award Win € 7500,- and start your own business. |