
Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam (Erasmus MC)
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- Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Sponsor Overview
Specializations
Oncology and Tumour-Directed Therapy
Oncology research spans solid and haematological malignancies, with strong activity in pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, gastro-oesophageal cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, urothelial cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, glioblastoma, and paediatric leukaemia.
- Peritoneal metastases
- Targeted therapy and immunotherapy
- Image-guided surgery and PET imaging
- Radiotherapy combinations
- Paediatric and adult cancer care
Work in this area also includes neuroendocrine tumours, sarcomas, head and neck cancer, and carcinoma of unknown primary.
Neurology, Pain, and Neuroimmunology
Clinical research covers migraine, anti-NMDAR encephalitis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and complex regional pain syndrome, alongside studies in glioma and other central nervous system disorders.
- Headache and trigeminovascular biology
- Autoimmune encephalitis
- Neuropathic pain
- Neuro-oncology
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
Additional interest extends to epilepsy-related and inflammatory neurological conditions.
Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolic Medicine
Research includes atherosclerosis, cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, cardiac sarcoidosis, and high cardiovascular risk populations, as well as kidney transplantation and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
- Transcatheter valve care
- Antithrombotic treatment selection
- Tacrolimus optimisation
- Lipid-lowering therapy
- Renal physiology and hemodialysis
Metabolic interests also include obesity, statin intolerance, and muscle protein turnover.
Autoimmune, Inflammatory, and Infectious Diseases
Investigations address rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, pulmonary sarcoidosis, Graves' orbitopathy, chronic hepatitis B, and HIV-1, with broader activity in immune-mediated and inflammatory disorders.
- Biologic and immunomodulatory treatment
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Endocrine autoimmunity
- Vaccine response
- Viral latency research
Work also includes sepsis and other critical care infection-related conditions.
Paediatrics, Surgery, and Perioperative Care
Clinical studies involve paediatric oncology, congenital gastrointestinal disorders, orthopaedic developmental conditions, esophageal atresia, postoperative pancreatic fistulas, and perioperative coagulation management.
- Paediatric transplant and drug monitoring
- Fluorescence-guided surgery
- Hepatic arterial infusion and intraperitoneal therapy
- Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorders
- Perioperative blood management
Research further covers quality of life, exercise capacity, and supportive care in surgical and chronic disease settings.
Sponsored Trials
Data & Insights
This sponsor works with 179 molecules, of which 10 are not being studied by other sponsors.
This sponsor has worked with 146 sites across their trial portfolio.
Therapeutic Focus
- 1.Neoplasms42 trials853 other sponsors
- 2.Digestive System Diseases10 trials280 other sponsors
- 3.Musculoskeletal Diseases8 trials238 other sponsors
- 4.Nervous System Diseases8 trials449 other sponsors
- 5.Therapeutics8 trials87 other sponsors
- 6.Cardiovascular Diseases6 trials359 other sponsors
- 7.Virus Diseases5 trials182 other sponsors
- 8.Hormonal diseases4 trials89 other sponsors
- 9.Immune System Diseases4 trials322 other sponsors
- 10.Diagnosis3 trials83 other sponsors
- 11.Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications3 trials142 other sponsors
- 12.Male Urogenital Diseases3 trials111 other sponsors
- 13.Not possible to specify3 trials220 other sponsors
- 14.Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases3 trials211 other sponsors
- 15.Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases3 trials247 other sponsors
- 16.Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities2 trials165 other sponsors
- 17.Eye Diseases2 trials138 other sponsors
- 18.Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases2 trials249 other sponsors
- 19.Respiratory Tract Diseases2 trials277 other sponsors
- 20.Surgical Procedures, Operative2 trials58 other sponsors
- 21.Bacterial Infections and Mycoses1 trial180 other sponsors
- 22.Cell Physiological Phenomena1 trial11 other sponsors
- 23.Immune system processes1 trial65 other sponsors
- 24.Mental Disorders1 trial150 other sponsors
- 25.Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms1 trial91 other sponsors
- 26.Physiological processes1 trial28 other sponsors
Partnered Research Centres
146 centres- Address
- 'S-Gravenpolderseweg 114, 4462 RA Goes
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- Albert Schweitzerplaats 25, 3318 AT Dordrecht
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- Deltalaan 1, 8800 Roeselare
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- Simon Smitweg 1, 2353 GA Leiderdorp
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- Molengracht 21, 4818 CK Breda
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