EATRIS Netherlands

The Netherlands participates in EATRIS as the Health-RI – a joint initiative of the Dutch nodes of EATRIS, ELIXIR, and BBMRI, the Dutch university medical centres, together with a broad coalition of other organisations. Health-RI builds a National Health Research Infrastructure for optimal access to knowledge, tools, facilities, health data and samples for sustainable and affordable personalised medicine and health.   

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Academic Medical Centre (AMC)

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Biomedical Primate Research Centre (BPRC)

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Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC)

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Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC)

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Netherlands Cancer Institute

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Spinoza Centre for Neuroimaging

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Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek (TNO)

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University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU)

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University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG)

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University of Technology Eindhoven (TU/e)

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VU University Medical Centre

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Wageningen Bioveterinary Research

Accelerating translational research together

EATRIS Netherlands (EATRIS-NL) brings together leading Dutch research institutes, university medical centres and national infrastructures to accelerate the translation of biomedical discoveries into innovative therapies and better patient care.

As the Dutch national node of EATRIS-ERIC, we connect expertise, technologies, research infrastructures and health and life sciences data with European collaboration opportunities, enabling researchers and innovators to move discoveries more efficiently towards clinical application.

About EATRIS-NL

EATRIS-NL strengthens the Dutch translational research ecosystem by connecting national excellence with the European EATRIS network. Our network spans the entire translational research pipeline, from discovery and preclinical development to clinical validation.

By aligning national infrastructures and expertise, EATRIS-NL creates new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and access to European research programmes.

What we offer

EATRIS Netherlands provides:

  • Expertise and guidance across translational research pathways. State-of-the-art research infrastructures, models and technologies
  • Health and life sciences data infrastructure through Health-RI
  • European collaboration and networking via EATRIS-ERIC
  • Support in developing collaborative research and innovation projects

Our network

As of January 2026, FAST and Health-RI coordinate EATRIS-NL. EATRIS-NL connects complementary national initiatives that together support the complete translational research pathway.

FAST Hubs
The Dutch FAST Hubs provide national expertise for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP-NL), infectious diseases (InFECT-NL), rare diseases & drug repurposing (RARE-NL) and nuclear medicine (NUCMED-NL).

Health-RI
Health-RI coordinates the Dutch health and life sciences data infrastructure, enabling FAIR and secure reuse of health and life sciences data for research and innovation.

Research institutes
Our network includes leading Dutch university medical centres, specialised research institutes and technology organisations with internationally recognised expertise.

Contact

Andrea Mendez
National Coordinator of the Netherlands

Ana de Castro

Chair of Board of Governors & Governor of the Netherlands
Board of Governors

Alain van Gool

National Director of the Netherlands & Chair of Biomarkers platform
Biomarker product platform, Board of National Directors

Saco de Visser

National Director of the Netherlands
Board of National Directors