About Research

At Sanquin, research relating to blood transfusion medicine and immunology in the broadest sense is performed by a dedicated research staff. This staff consists of about 200 researchers and technicians (including 17 scientists holding professorships, and around 80 PhD students). Every year over 250 papers are published, mainly in peer reviewed journals and more than 15 PhD theses are defended. All research groups are based at Sanquin headquarters in Amsterdam.

Sanquin Research Fund

Sanquin Research Fund is an independent foundation that raises funds for life-saving research.
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Projects co-funded by the European Union

Projects running at Sanquin Research co-funded by the European Union.
Academic affiliations
Clinical studies at Sanquin
Co-Development

Our Research and Development departments aim to cooperate with companies active in compatible research and supply areas.
Collaborations

On these pages you will find information about a broad spectrum of business activities which Sanquin offers.
Contact details Research
HID-INFRA
Joint LUMC Sanquin Jon J van Rood Center for Clinical Transfusion Research

The Van Rood Center was a collaboration between Sanquin and Leiden University Medical Center.
Our external funders
Papers Sanquin (Pubmed)
Partnering and collaboration
Professorships

Several senior staff of Sanquin Research hold chairs at Dutch universities.
Research code

Sanquin adheres to the Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity and has an external ombudsman.
Scientific Advisory Board

The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) advises the Executive Board on matters concerning the research programme, research management and research policy.
Scientific Integrity Program

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Scientific lectures and events

Scientific lectures and events at Sanquin Research are aimed to share knowledge and expertise
Vacancies for group leaders

Several senior staff of Sanquin Research hold chairs at Dutch universities.

Portfolio holder Research Executive Board : Prof Gerald de Haan PhD

Director of Research: Edmée van Dongen - Lases PhD

Our research is focused around four medical priorities:

Research portfolio

Sanquin’s research portfolio is divided into strategic research (ranging from basic to applied and clinical research) and product- and process development.

Co-development and business activities

Sanquin also performs research for third parties and is involved in co-development with other organizations. Visit the Products page for more information on our business activities.