Evidence-based, innovative solutions that support people who want to live healthier lives. That is the goal of the multidisciplinary research at the Institute for Preventive Health (i4PH).
We bring together researchers, professionals and societal partners from across the EWUU alliance, working at the intersection of lifestyle, environment and technology. Our aim is to develop knowledge and approaches that help people live healthier for longer, and to reduce health inequalities across society.
Our research is organised along two complementary tracks: Research Lines, which describe the thematic focus of our work, and Research Initiatives, which describe how we collaborate, fund and connect to bring that research to life.
Research Lines: the focus of our work
Our four Research Lines reflect the breadth of preventive health research within i4PH. Each line explores a distinct stage or dimension of health throughout life, from a healthy start in childhood to living well at home at older age. Together, they shape i4PH’s contribution to a healthier future for all.
The four Research Lines are:
- Healthy Start, on lifestyle interventions for young people, with attention to socio-economic disadvantages.
- Preserving Health, on environmental and lifestyle factors that help adults live longer in good health.
- Living with Disease, on improving quality of life for people with chronic conditions.
- Health@Home, on technology that supports older people to live independently at home.
Research Initiatives: how we work together
Strong research depends on strong collaboration. Through our Research Initiatives, i4PH supports researchers and partners in developing new ideas, building interdisciplinary connections and translating research into societal impact.
Our initiatives include seed funding for new collaborations, calls for public and private partners, our contribution to the Health Holland Tailored Lifestyle programme, and our Citizen Advisory Panel that brings everyday perspectives into the research process.
> Explore our Research Initiatives
Want to collaborate?
Are you a student or researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Utrecht University or University Medical Center Utrecht, and would you like to get involved in our research? Do you have an idea for a new project, or are you a partner interested in joining a research collaboration?