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We stand for innovative, high-quality, and socially relevant research that contributes to the healthy upbringing of our youth.
Prof. Dr. Mai Chin A Paw
Section Chair

Our Mission & Vision
The research of the Child & Adolescent Public health Research and Innovation (CAPRI) section falls under the Department of Public & Occupational Health of Amsterdam UMC and is carried out within the Amsterdam Public Health research institute.
Youth grows up happy
CAPRI focuses on scientific research that contributes to optimal opportunities for the healthy and happy growing up of young people; from -9 months to 19 years.
Connection between research & practice
Together with JGZ organisations, we form the Academic Workshop for CAPRI. We conduct research in and together with practice.
Multidisciplinary, innovative, social research
Our research is multidisciplinary, innovative and socially relevant and ranges from risk factors to health effects and from development to evaluation of intervention programs.
Constant innovation
We continue to develop to remain distinctive and innovative.