Research themes
We have six ‘Ambitions’, our research themes, focusing on a healthier start for future generations, from -1 to 21 years old.
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The first 1000 days and a resilient life course
Reducing inequality of opportunity through an optimal start for every child
Children’s hospital of the future’
Working together to develop innovative solutions for affordable pediatric care of higher quality
Digital empowerment of (children’s) physical activity
Improve quality of life and life expectancy of chronically ill children by improving active living and healthy lifestyle
Mental well-being of youth
Improve mental health and resilience of children and adolescents
Tackling juvenile delinquency and addiction
Identifying individual factors that support and motivate youth to pursue their own (long-term) goals
Youth participation and involvement
Increase involvement and participation of unheard youth in society