Researchers
After years of innovation and collaboration in personalised implant technology, we are excited to invite researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and healthcare innovators to the iMPaCT-Implants Closing Event.
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of this interdisciplinary program, which has advanced regenerative medicine, implant functionality, infection-resistant materials, 3D visualisation, and surgical planning technologies—all aimed at improving patient outcomes and driving healthcare innovation.
📅 6 November 2026 10:00 – 17:00
📍 RUG House of Connections, Groningen
📄 Preliminary program: https://lnkd.in/eQn6GYQd
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dEzxdZ9m
Why to be there?
✅ Inspiring talks
✅ Highlights from six pioneering research lines
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ The future of patient-centred medical technologies & new collaborations
The iMPaCT-Implants program is a multifaceted regional collaboration that started in 2023.
Significant contribution was provided from the industrial sector by the regional companies WiTEC Innovating Together, specialized in manufacturing of medical devices, BAAT Medical with expertise on the process for concept development to product certification, and Bether Encapsulates, specialised in encapsulation technology. PolyVation, as non-beneficiary partner, joins with expertise in customized synthesis and manufacturing of biomedical polymers.
UMCG and RUG bring invaluable knowledge in the field of clinical treatments, digital imaging techniques and materials design. UMCG, as the program coordinator, is involved with the clinical and research Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and 3DLab with the groups led by Assoc. Prof. Joep Kraeima and Prof. Max Witjes together with the teams of Dr. Frank IJpma from Trauma Surgery and Prof. Paul Jutte from Orthopaedics.
The UMCG Ear, Nose and Throat is represented by Ass. Prof. Gyuri Halmos together with Dr. Jasper Wachters. From the Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Prof. Dirk-Jan Slebos is involved. From the field of biomaterial science, the group of Prof. Patrick van Rijn from Biomedical Engineering has worked together with Dr. Martijn Verhagen, UMCG Radiology.
The Engineering and Technology Institute (ENTEG) from the RUG Faculty of Sciences and Engineering is represented by the Metamechanis group led by Assoc. Prof. Anastasiia Krushynska. At last, the UMCG Innovation Centre is involved in the program management and in knowledge transfer.
On Sunday, April 18, 2027, the Groningen Marathon powered by Campus Groningen will take place. This is the ultimate running adventure in Groningen that you won’t want to miss, featuring four different events that offer a sporting challenge for everyone.
New this year: on Saturday 17 April 2027, you can also explore Groningen on foot during the Marathon Groningen powered by Campus Groningen. Choose between the Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.1 km) or 10 km, and enjoy the city and its surroundings along the way. A new way to be part of the Marathon Groningen weekend. Choose your distance and join in the walk!
Talent
Have you already started looking into a Master’s programme and are you now looking for more detailed information? Then come along to the Master’s Open Day!
