4-IN-THE-LUNG-RUN

The overall aim of the project is to optimise CT lung cancer screening by evaluating the comparative (cost-) effectiveness of existing (and innovative) approaches to provide significant evidence for health care systems implementation of personalised lung cancer screening following the positive results of the NELSON trial

Infectious diseases remain an important global public health problem, especially in developing countries. Our main research activities cover neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including various helminth (worm) infections, leishmaniasis and leprosy, as well as tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS. We collaborate internationally with scientific, governmental and non-governmental organizations to support international control and elimination programmes for these infectious diseases. We also study infectious diseases common in migrant populations in Rotterdam, as well as hand hygiene in health care settings. Our research methodologies include mathematical modelling, epidemiological data analysis, and behavioural studies.