The healthcare sector is in constant motion, both in terms of quality and organization. Innovative technology and scientific breakthroughs are key to the continuous improvement of our medical care for the future. The aim is twofold: to enable faster and earlier diagnoses and to develop more personal and less invasive therapies with better results. Aftercare and home care as well as patient monitoring are also part of the new research programmes.

Within Science Port Holland’s field of activity, Erasmus Medical Center (the biggest university medical centre in the Netherlands) and Delft University of Technology are active in fundamental and applied medical technological research. Both have built up an international scientific reputation: Erasmus MC is particularly highly rated for its scientific research in cardiology, oncology and virology. Delft University of Technology focuses primarily on the development of increasingly advanced medical instruments and equipment, notably Imaging Technology, where patient interests (such as safety) as well as the sustainability aspect play a major role.

Medical Delta
In order to consolidate and, where possible, reinforce their position as strong international players, Erasmus University, Erasmus Medical Center, Delft University of Technology, Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center have decided to set up a partnership: Medical Delta. The municipalities involved also support this initiative. The aim is to develop and implement new technologies that promote effective treatments, fast recovery and disease prevention. A secondary aim is to join up the region’s international marketing and acquisition efforts in order to achieve a greater impact abroad.