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'Top technology for patients'
Technological science is the catalyst for innovation in healthcare. MIRA combines fundamental and applied research with clinical practice. This unique scientific path stimulates a successful application of fundamental concepts and enables healthcare to rapidly introduce new treatments. MIRA works closely with hospitals, the business community and governmental organizations, aiming to secure its leading position in Europe. |
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Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to make innovative contributions across a wide spectrum within healthcare. MIRA’s research will result into the development of new techniques to repair damaged tissue, such as bone and skin. It helps to create drugs that are targeted in their effects and enables doctors to diagnose more effectively through the use of improved imaging techniques. Furthermore, MIRA offers patient-focused solutions in rehabilitation technology. |
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Latest News
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Vidi grand for MIRA's prof.dr. Christian Beckmann The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has granted MIRA's prof.dr. Christian Beckmann a VIDI research grand. The VENI, VIDI and VICI funds are part of the Innovational Research Incentives Scheme. Each year, a limited number of these incentive funds are granted. They are intended for researchers who belong to the top 10 % of their category. Click here to read the press release in Dutch. ... read more |
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“TYPE CASE” MAKES SPARING USE OF LABORATORY ANIMALS Researchers at the University of Twente’s MIRA research institute have developed a system which may drastically reduce the use of laboratory animals in science. The system, which is designed to be implanted in laboratory animals, contains a series of tiny “compartments”. ... read more |
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16 May 2013 MIRA Distinguished Lecturer Series: Robots that Cooperate and Motivate It is our pleasure to announce Dr. Robert Riener (ETH Zurich) as the MIRA Distinguished Lecturer for Thursday May 16th, 16:00, in Horst C101. Dr. Riener will speak about Robots that Cooperate and Motivate, and is preceded by a short presentation from our own Dr. Jai Prakash. ... read more |
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13 May 2013 Presentation Prof. Todd On Monday May 13th, Prof. Billy Todd from the Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Australia, will give a presentation at the University of Twente in the inter-faculty and inter-institute M&M Computational Science Seminar series. ... read more |
