Stichting Medicina et Scientia van het Diakonessenhuis

Stichting Medicina et Scientia van het Diakonessenhuis is a Dutch non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting and promoting medical scientific research and education at the Diakonessenhuis hospital in Utrecht and Zeist. The foundation serves as the legal and administrative framework for clinical trials, managing research funds and facilitating studies conducted by hospital-based investigators across various medical specialties. It focuses on bridging the gap between academic research and clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. By providing the necessary infrastructure for data collection and trial management, the foundation ensures that medical innovations are effectively integrated into regional healthcare. It operates as a central point of contact for pharmaceutical companies and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) wishing to conduct clinical research within the hospital system.