Research

Scientific research is essential for understanding childhood cancer, developing new treatments, and gaining insight into the maintenance of an optimal quality of life. Research in the Máxima Center comprises a broad variety of topics, indications, techniques, and expertise. We strive to share our knowledge among each other and to collaborate with scientists worldwide.

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Positive Evaluation of Research in the Máxima

An independent, international committee has evaluated the Research department of the Princess Máxima Center according to the guideline of the Strategic Evaluation Protocol 2021-2027. This elaborate evaluation resulted in a positive report, in which among other the M4C (Máxima Comprehensive Childhood Cancer Center), the team spirit and the mission-oriented culture was applauded. Six recommendations form the fundament for further development in the Research department in the Máxima. A first response was formulated in a position document.

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The research department of the Máxima is funded by core funding and project funding. Annually, the Máxima receives core funding from the Children's Cancer Free Foundation (KiKa) and a ‘Beschikbaarheidsbijdrage Academische Zorg’ (BBAZ) from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. This core funding is used for research groups, equipment and core facilities. Project funding is requested by the researchers themselves.

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Research groups

In our research department we have 35 independent research groups working on preclinical and clinical research into childhood cancer. Together, these groups cover a broad area of expertise, disease types, and technologies.

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Prof. dr. Alwin Huitema

‘Understanding why the effect of drugs differs between children gives you the basis for further improving their treatment.’

Onderzoeksgroepen

Op onze researchafdeling werken 35 zelfstandige onderzoeksgroepen aan preklinisch en klinisch onderzoek naar kinderkanker. Samen overkoepelen de groepen een breed spectrum aan expertise, ziektebeelden en technologieën.

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‘Als je begrijpt waaróm de werking van medicijnen bij kinderen verschilt, heb je de basis om hun behandeling verder te verbeteren.’

- Prof. dr. Alwin Huitema

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Research facilities

With 10 advanced research facilities at our center, we support the scientists in their research and standardize the technologies they regularly use.

PROM Facility: patient reported outcomes

To coordinate, facilitate and further develop the use of questionnaires in health care and for research, we set up the PROM Facility in 2022. Researchers and healthcare professionals at the Princess Máxima Center can use it for advice and support.