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Up one levelThe Amsterdam BioMed Cluster is internationally recognised for its strong basic research and applied science performed in academia, research institutes, small biotech and large pharmaceutical companies. For an industry so dependent on scientific breakthroughs for progress, this is key.
- Amsterdam BioMed, high impact medical research
- The Amsterdam area has the highest concentration of life sciences research in the Netherlands with a strong biomedical focus. Similarly, the majority of life sciences companies in the Amsterdam BioMed Cluster are engaged in some field of Human Health. A tradition of excellence exists in five disease/ therapeutic areas, with multiple interactions between research institutes, small biotech and large pharmaceutical companies.
- Cardiovascular diseases
- The number of people suffering from cardiovascular disease is vast. The number of knowledge workers active in this field in the Amsterdam Area is too.
- Infectious diseases
- Several research institutes in Amsterdam have built up extensive expertise in infectious diseases.
- Neuroscience
- The scientific and clinical community in Amsterdam has invested heavily in building the interdisciplinary infrastructure best suited for translational research in the neurosciences.
- Oncology
- Amsterdam is home to some exceptionally strong centres for oncology research and treatment. In addition a number of companies active in the field is based in the Amsterdam Area.