Women's health

As a multidisciplinary research institute, TNO applies an integrated approach to women's health. We consider not only the biological and medical aspects but also the impact on work and family life. To significantly enhance women's health, we combine our expertise across various fields within the following themes:

• Health & Diseases – Research into specific disorders affecting the female body and their treatments encompasses a range of areas, including cardiovascular diseases, the impact of hormones on disease progression, drug efficacy, and endometriosis.

Optimal physical performance – Focus on physical burden, mental and muscular health, and performance of women in work, life but also in sports.

Sustainable employability in the workplace – Supporting employers and employees in mapping and designing interventions for topics such as menstruation, motherhood, maternity, and menopause and the effects on work productivity.

Economic resilience – Research and solutions for employment participation and economic independence.

• Family & Work – Innovations for a better balance between family, health, and work.

Maternal and child health – From antenatal screening to accessible physical and mental care for mother and child.

These themes can’t be tackled in isolation. By connecting them, we develop effective solutions that improve both women's health and their work, family and social lives. For us at TNO, the cornerstone of our approach is our unwavering commitment to evidence-based and data-driven methodologies.

This means that every decision we make and every strategy we implement is grounded in rigorous scientific research and comprehensive data analysis. By consistently relying on empirical evidence and robust data, we ensure that our work is both reliable and impactful, ultimately leading to more effective and innovative solutions.