Vision

To act as a hub of cross-border health research, innovation, networking and translation for and with the region, using a transdisciplinary approach.

Mission

To enhance the well-being of the residents in the Northern Dutch-German cross-border region, contributing to better healthcare services and policies.

Main goals

We aim to create a cross-border health ecosystem in order to strengthen:

1. RESEARCH: Conducting research projects to produce evidence-based solutions for regional health and care challenges

2. NETWORKING: Connecting researchers, healthcare institutions, politicians and health policy makers, public health offices, health insurers, biomedical companies and citizens interested in the regional health landscape.

3. POLICY ADVISING AND SOCIETAL IMPACT: Providing expertise in order to enable the transfer and implementation of novel solutions.

4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Providing education and training on regional healthcare challenges to professionals and other stakeholders.

5. EUROPEAN COOPERATION: Acting as a model and engaging in European collaboration through connecting with organizations and projects in other European cross-border regions.