Stay up to date on the latest breakthroughs, research, and innovations from the TechMed Centre. Here, we share the latest developments in medical technology, impactful collaborations, and inspiring stories from our researchers, students, and industry partners. Whether it’s cutting-edge medical devices, groundbreaking studies, or advancements in healthcare solutions, this is where science meets practice.
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Other news updates 2026
18 JUNE | MOOC launched: eHealth - combining Psychology, Technology, & Health
For students, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in developing and applying effective eHealth solutions.
28 MAY | Training adaptive healthcare professionals in Twente and across Europe
TechMed’s Marije Hahnen and Eliane Mocking highlight how UT trains adaptive healthcare professionals through Technical Medicine and the European EUVECA project.
30 APR | Dr Lonneke Lenferink receives NWO Open Competition SSH - XS
Grant to explore promising ideas for curiosity-driven, innovative research
15 APR | dr. Femi Ojambati awarded NWO Open Competition Science-XS grant
Grant to explore ground-breaking and high-risk research ideas
13 APR | Nina Doorn receives NWO Rubicon grant
Grant to gain research experience abroad
8 APR | Islam Khalil receives NWO Impact Explorer grant
Grant to explore the potential impact of unexpected results
31 MAR | Passier, Koffijberg and Huskens receive ZonMw Open Competition grants
Grants for such innovative and curiosity-driven team science in medical domain
26 MAR | UT in consortium researching alcohol usage in Twente
ZonMw grant to uncover knowledge gaps in alcohol prevention
13 MAR | Annemarie van der Steen wins PhD-award of Stichting Bekkenbodem4All
PhD awards for the most patient-friendly dissertations in pelvic floor research