Kidney Health Amsterdam UMC (KHA)

Dear colleagues,

We are truly excited to invite you to join us for the official launch of Kidney Health Amsterdam UMC (KHA): a bold new initiative to accelerate innovation in kidney research.

KHA positions Amsterdam UMC at the forefront of integrated, translational kidney research by combining clinical excellence and cutting-edge science. This launch marks an important step in strengthening our impact on patient outcomes and advancing the future of kidney health.

During the program (see below, full program attached), we will highlight how KHA creates strategic added value and reinforces Amsterdam UMC’s leadership in high-quality kidney care and research.

Date:                June 25, 2025
Time:               10:30 – 12:00
Location:        Collegezaal 4, Amsterdam UMC (location AMC)

Please confirm your attendance by registering via: Registration Form Opening of Excellence Center for Kidney Health

We look forward to welcoming you.

Sincerely,

Prof. dr. Liffert Vogt (Nephrology)
Prof. dr. Joris Roelofs (Pathology)
Prof. dr. Elena Levtchenko (Pediatric Nephrology)

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Program

 

10.30-10.40      Opening – Kidney diseases as a strategic societal challenge

Speaker: Tom Oostrom, Director of Dutch Kidney Foundation.

 

10.40-10.50      Amsterdam as a high-burden region

Speaker: Charles Agyemang, Professor of Global Migration, Ethnicity and Health

 

10.50-11.00      Unique infrastructure and distinctive profile of Amsterdam UMC

Speaker: Sandrine Florquin, Professor of Kidney Pathology

 

11.00-11.10      Strategic focus areas: rare diseases, life-course medicine and precision care

Speaker: Elena Levtchenko, Professor of Translational Nephrology

 

11.10-11.30      Cutting Edge International Expertise: what we can learn from Hamburg Center for Kidney Health

Speaker: Tobias Huber, Funding Director and Scientific Coordinator  of HCKH

 

11.30-11.40      Governance, return on investment and implementation of Kidney Health Amsterdam UMC

Speaker: Liffert Vogt, Professor of Nephrology

 

11.40-11.50      The patient perspective: partnership in innovation and patient care

Speaker: Crista Vonkeman, Chair of the Clients’ Council of Amsterdam UMC

 

11.50-12.00      Discussion

Symbolic launch of the website www.kidneyhealth.amsterdamumc.nl

 

12.00-12.30      Lunch

 

12.30-13.30      KHAs scientific meeting (optional)

3 selected PhD talks from the Amsterdam UMC research institutes ACS, AI&I, AGEM and/or APH

 

Why Kidney Health Amsterdam UMC?

Launching an excellence center for Kidney Health as strategic added value for Amsterdam UMC

Kidney diseases represent a growing societal and healthcare challenge, with a high disease burden, substantial healthcare costs, and major health inequalities. In the Amsterdam region (~2.5 million inhabitants) alone, more than 250,000 people live with kidney disease. Effective prevention and treatment require better translation of fundamental insights into clinical application.

During this meeting Amsterdam UMC will launch the excellence research center Kidney Health Amsterdam UMC. This center brings together clinical nephrology, nephropathology, epidemiology, and fundamental research into one integrated platform. By focusing on rare kidney diseases, immunopathology, and life-course related conditions, the excellence center aims to accelerate innovation, reduce health inequalities, and sustainably improve care for kidney patients.

 

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