Preventive health has become a cornerstone in the pursuit of long-term health and , playing a crucial role in relieving stress on the healthcare system. One of the central themes in preventive health therefore is to preserve health and keep people living healthily for as long as possible. and the development of are both essential in supporting this goal.

Preventive health has become a cornerstone in the pursuit of long-term health and wellbeing, playing a crucial role in relieving stress on the healthcare system. One of the central themes in preventive health therefore is to preserve health and keep people living healthily for as long as possible. Lifestyle interventions and the development of healthy living environments are both essential in supporting this goal.

The seminar will showcase how transdisciplinary collaboration —bridging healthcare professionals, researchers, communities, urban planners, and policymakers—are essential in shaping and implementing effective preventive health interventions. Through real life examples of lifestyle interventions and the development of healthy urban neighbourhoods, there is a showcase on how transdisciplinary research is put into practice.

This event is a collaborative effort between the UMC Utrecht prevention platform and the institute 4 Preventive Health (i4PH), part of the EWUU alliance (TU/e, WUR, UU, UMCU).

For whom?
This seminar is particularly interesting for mid-career researchers working on topics related to preventive health, lifestyle and healthy living environments, and who are interested in learning about the work of others and expanding their professional network. However, interested junior researchers, senior researchers and private and public partners are also welcome to participate.

Why join this seminar?

· Real-Life Examples: Real-Life Examples: Explore concrete case studies: Cartesius and Care program Life & Body, showcasing impactful lifestyle interventions and the development of healthy urban neighbourhoods. See firsthand how these initiatives are implemented and their impact on health outcomes.

· Interaction: Connect and engage in discussions with like-minded researchers from the EWUU alliance, offering opportunities for future collaboration on seed funding projects and consortia for research projects.

· Community: Be(come) part of a community committed to advancing preventive health. Join forces to lead innovative solutions and drive preventive health initiatives across various sectors.

Programme:

2.30 PM
Doors open

3.00 PM
Introduction to the EWUU alliance's i4PH and the UMC Utrecht prevention platform.

Presented by:

Tessa Scherphof: Liaison Officer EWUU institute 4 Preventive Health.

Lilian van der Ven: Prevention Coordinator UMC Utrecht.

3.15 - 4.00 PM

Project Showcases

Two transdisciplinary projects are invited to show how the unique approach leads to practical solutions in lifestyle interventions and healthy living environments in the development of new neighbourhoods.

Cartesius is a pioneering neighbourhood in the heart of Utrecht. Inspired by the theory of the Blue Zones, it has all the ingredients for a longer, healthy and happy life. Cartesius applies these principles through interventions in both the physical and social living environment to enhance healthy urban development. The talk will address questions such as "What is the concept of Cartesius for the physical and social environment?" and "How will the effects of these interventions be monitored?” and “How do we create and stimulate a healthy community in a new neighbourhood?”

Presented by:
Marije Lammers: Postdoctoral Researcher Healthy Living Environment.

Martin Chaigneau: Senior Advisor Healthy Neigbourhoods Utrecht Municipality.

Care program Life & Body at UMC Utrecht is aimed at patients who have both psychiatric and physical disorders. It involves a collaboration with patients, mental health institutions (GGZ), community teams, and various medical disciplines. Learn how they work together on lifestyle factors in the development and management of mental disorders. Their research includes the emergence of lifestyle psychiatry as a complementary intervention, emphasising the impact of nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and social interactions on mental health. Key challenges and opportunities of these lifestyle interventions will also be discussed, aiming for a holistic approach to psychiatric care.

Presented by:
Wiepke Cahn: Professor of Physical Health in Psychiatric Disorders / Psychiatrist.

4.00 PM – 5.00PM

Workshop – Community Networking: Dilemmas in Preventive Health

Let's come together to work on dilemmas surrounding lifestyle interventions and healthy urban neigborhoods. Discover how your expertise complements and synergises with that of other attendees. Together, let's see how our transdisciplinary expertise offers opportunities for future collaboration on seed funding projects or consortia for research projects.

5.00 PM – 6.30 PM
Drinks and networking

Language
English

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