On February 1st, prof. dr. Simon Mooijaart was appointed full professor in Internal Medicine, especially Medicine for Older People. The chair is aimed to improve improve outcomes for older people, particularly but not only those who are admitted to the hospital. Prof. Mooijaart will employ resaerch, education and patient care and work closely together with multidisciplinary professionals and older people to further strengthen the evidence base for medicine for older people.

The inaurgural lecture of Prof. Mooijaart is planned for May 12th 2023.