Microbiome science to improve women’s health.
Women's health is an area of medicine that has historically been under-researched and under-funded. However, there has been growing recognition of the unmet need for research and treatments in this field. Microbiome research has shown promise in addressing some of these unmet needs. From the vaginal microbiome in reproductive health to the impact of menopause on the skin microbiome, the applications of microbiome science in women’s health are wide reaching and present an opportunity to develop novel therapeutics and diagnostics.
Location
One of the major transportation hubs globally, Amsterdam commands excellent connections via rail, water, road, and air from all over the world. Schiphol Airport is among the busiest in Europe and indisputably one of the world’s major hub airports. The city combines historic assets such as its UNESCO World Heritage Site canal ring, and famous painters from Rembrandt and Vermeer, with a vibrant modern creative sector and night life.
Furthremore, Amstedam as the capital of the Netherlands is a major R&D, biotech and health studies center. The Dutch life sciences sector has shown consistent annual growth of approximately 4 percent since 2010, and is worth around €6 billion to the national economy. Amsterdam is home to the European Medicines Agency while a large number of pharmaceutical companies, biotechs and research institutions are based in the region.
