A significant advantage of our collections is the strong potential for data reuse and long-term scientific value. Researchers can conduct secondary analyses, replicate and validate previous findings, and explore new hypotheses without additional data collection, maximizing the value of existing information. This accelerates scientific discovery, encourages collaboration across disciplines, and enhances the development of personalized therapies, advancing evidence-based medicine to improve both individual patient care and broader public health.

Cohorts, biobanks, and clinical studies are essential pillars of health research, providing comprehensive data for groundbreaking medical advancements. Clinical studies, through randomized trials and observational research, evaluate the safety and efficacy of treatments, diagnostics, and preventive measures. The UMCG is proud to host a large number of these collections, offering extensive longitudinal insights into health outcomes and storing biological samples and health information that aid in identifying biomarkers and disease mechanisms.