NUTRIM-Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism

About NUTRIM-Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism

NUTRIM Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism| Maastricht University | Maastricht University Medical Centre+. Led by Professor Daisy Jonkers accompanied by 450 researchers, including 300 PhD students, and 63 support staff. NUTRIM is a leading research institute, pioneering innovations in nutrition, metabolism and movement to improve health across the lifespan. The focus is on understanding, preventing, and treating metabolic diseases by translating cutting-edge science into real-world solutions.

NUTRIM is an internationally recognized centre of excellence in fundamental, clinical, and applied research, focusing on obesity, diabetes, COPD, cancer cachexia, gastrointestinal conditions, and movement-related conditions. Our research addresses metabolic and inflammatory health challenges driven by lifestyle, ageing, and disease, with a strong emphasis on nutrition, lifestyle, and personalized approaches to prevention and treatment. NUTRIM combines (clinical) research, advanced technologies, and data-driven approaches to accelerate discovery and turn research insights into impact. By unravelling how lifestyle and disease disrupt metabolism, we develop targeted nutritional, exercise, and drug interventions that advance prevention, treatment, personalized medicine, and long-term health, supported by state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

Keywords

• Cancer Cachexia
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Clinical Research Unit Mumc+
• Copd
• Diabetes
• Digestive Health
• Healthy Ageing
• Healthy Living
• Inflammatory Disorders
• Liver & Gut
• Lung Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• Metabolic Research Unit Maastricht University
• Metabolism
• Movement Sciences
• Nutrition
• Obesity
• Personalised Medicine
• Prevention & Lifestyle
• Translational Research

Address

• Headquarters

  Universiteitssingel 406229ER MaastrichtLimburg, Netherlands

Team by function

Based on 4 public job profiles as of 4 August 2026.

• Research / R&D3
• Other / Unclassifiable1