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From Lab to Practice: New Post-Bachelor ATMP Courses
March 3, 2026

Training professionals for Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs) is at the heart of one of the newest PharmaNL projects. In the recent October 2025 funding round, ZonMw awarded six projects within the Human Capital Growth program line of PharmaNL, aimed at strengthening the knowledge and skills of professionals in the pharmaceutical sector. One of these […]

Call for Companies: Pilot Participation in Gentech and Bioanalysis Modules
February 19, 2026

Would your organisation like to train employees and introduce them to the latest developments in Gentech and Bioanalysis? The PharmaNL project Groningen Human Capital for Life Sciences invites companies to participate in the pilot phase of newly developed training modules. This project, part of PharmaNL’s Human Capital Growth programme line, focuses on developing innovative training […]

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Flexible Education in Advanced Therapeutics for Life Sciences Professionals
February 11, 2026

In October 2025, ZonMw approved six projects within PharmaNL’s Human Capital Growth programme line, aimed at strengthening the knowledge and skills of professionals in the pharmaceutical sector. One of these projects now in the spotlight is PEAT – Post-initial Education in Advanced Therapeutics. Roland Brock, Professor of Biochemistry at Radboudumc and project leader of PEAT, […]

Today’s input, tomorrow’s impact: PharmaNL Expert Event Human Capital Growth
January 27, 2026

Yesterday, PharmaNL’s Expert Event Human Capital Growth took place at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. The event offered participants a valuable platform to discuss priorities and challenges related to Human Capital in the pharmaceutical sector and to support the revision of the PharmaNL Investment Agenda. The programme opened with a warm welcome by Jon de Vlieger […]

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Funded Projects in the Human Capital Growth 2024 Funding Round
October 30, 2025

Good news: six new projects have been awarded funding within the PharmaNL Human Capital Growth (HCG) program line. These projects specifically focus on developing flexible post-secondary, post-bachelor, and post-graduate education tailored to the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical sector. The PharmaNL Human Capital Growth 2024 call marks the second funding round within the HCG program […]

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Impact Series 4: Early Drug Discovery Education Track. Future-proof training for pharma professionals
July 7, 2025

“The pharmaceutical industry is evolving at lightning speed. If we don’t continuously upskill our professionals, they’ll fall behind, and that will negatively impact the entire sector.” With this clear message, Adinda Diekstra, Programme Manager for Post-Bachelor Courses & Training at HAN University of Applied Sciences, underscores the importance of the Early Drug Discovery Education Track […]

Impact Series 1: Future-oriented education for biomedical and pharmaceutical professionals
June 10, 2025

PharmaNL Impact Series – Updates on ongoing projects and their impact In the PharmaNL Impact Series, we provide insights into projects that have recently commenced under PharmaNL’s two program lines: Human Capital Growth and Shared Development Infrastructure. Each article focuses on one project: its objectives, progress made so far, challenges faced by the teams, and […]

Wanted: Companies for Pilots in Early Drug Discovery Training
December 18, 2024

Is your company struggling to find well-trained personnel for roles within early drug discovery? Radboud University, HAN University of Applied Sciences, and Elevate, who are running the PharmaNL project Early Drug Discovery Education Track, invite companies to collaborate and participate. This project, part of PharmaNL’s Human Capital Growth program, focuses on developing innovative training programs […]

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Submitting a Project Idea for PharmaNL’s Human Capital Growth Program? Here’s What You Need to Know!
December 10, 2024

The deadline to submit project ideas is approaching quickly: Monday, January 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM. “This is a firm deadline,” emphasizes Claudia Leusink, Program Manager for PharmaNL at ZonMw. “Without a submitted project idea, you cannot proceed to submit a full grant application. So, start early!”

PharmaNL Presents Investment Agenda: Roadmap for a Stronger Pharmaceutical Future
August 22, 2024

PharmaNL today publishes the PharmaNL Investment Agenda, a roadmap for targeted investments in educational opportunities to strengthen the Dutch pharmaceutical value chain. Based on a gap analysis and expert session, the Investment Agenda identifies key themes for future grant calls under the PharmaNL program. The next grant call will focus on the new funding round […]