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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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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 Mai 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 |
Tissue engineers scoop up prizes Pamela Habibovic and Clemens van Blitterswijk, both from the Department of Tissue Regeneration, have received awards from European associations in the areas of biomaterials and tissue engineering. ... read more |
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Professor Subramaniam new director of FOM Institute AMOLF As of September 2013 Professor Vinod Subramaniam will fulfil the role of Scientific Director of the prestigious FOM Institute AMOLF. Since 1 May 2012 Subramaniam has been the Scientific Director of the MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine. Professor Subramaniam will remain associated with the University of Twente as a professor alongside his post at AMOLF. ... read more |
