MIRA, Universiteit Twente

MIRA is the University of Twente’s Research Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine. In healthcare, technology is the catalyst for innovation. MIRA’s research starts with fundamental concepts and culminates in successful clinical application. The institute is successful in this translational approach thanks to its integration of technical and medical knowledge. This unique combination enables the rapid introduction of new treatment methods. MIRA works closely with hospitals, the business community and government organizations and aims to secure a leading position within Europe.

MIRA’s research will result in the development of new techniques to repair damaged tissue, such as bone, skin or muscle tissue. It helps to create drugs that are far more targeted in their effect. It will also enable doctors to diagnose more effectively through the use of improved imaging technologies. It offers patient-focused solutions in rehabilitation technology. The multidisciplinary approach adopted by the institute enables it to make innovative contributions across a wide spectrum within healthcare.

MIRA is the successor to two institutes that have earned an international reputation: the BMTI Institute for Biomedical Technology and the Institute for Technical Medicine.

Onderzoeksfocus:
- Tissue Regeneration
- Targeted Therapeutics
- Imaging & Diagnostics
- Neural and Motor Systems