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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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Starting in October 2011, Vinod Subramaniam (Nanobiophysics) will give several lectures as the holder of the “Zukunftskolleg Gastprofessorship” at the University of Konstanz in Germany. ... read more |
15 July 2011 - 'Wave of death' is not a herald for brain death The strong wave-shaped signal that can be measured in the brains of rats whose oxygen supply has been abruptly cut off is not a herald of brain death. The measurement of such a signal is also not a reliable new indication for medical personnel to use in establishing brain death in humans, for example when making a decision whether to carry out organ transplantation. ... read more |
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15 July 2011 - Searching for spread of breast cancer cells without radiation Researchers from the MIRA research institute at the University of Twente, together with their research partners, have been awarded a €1.4 million grant to develop a new method of determining whether patients with breast cancer have developed secondary tumours. ... read more |
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29 June 2011 - Honorary doctorates University of Twente At the celebration of its 50th Dies Natalis, the anniversary of its Foundation Day in late November of this year, the University of Twente will be awarding honorary doctorates to the leading scientists Prof. Wolfgang Knoll and Prof. Helga Nowotny as well as the inspirational entrepreneur Henri Termeer. For their role in popularising science and technology, a honorary doctorate will also be awarded to the creators of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage. ... read more |
