A 9 for Maurice!
Maurice Kloos, a Medical Engineering student from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and ESCH-R research intern, recently graduated with a 9 for his research project titled: ‘A Waste Audit of the Erasmus MC Interventional Cardiology Department’.
CONGRATULATIONS Maurice, we are very proud of you!!
A Journey Towards Green Dialysis: Exploring Technologies for Sustainable Dialysate Production
On June 25, Chang-Lung Tsai (Jan) graduated with his master thesis titled: “A Journey Towards Green Dialysis: Exploring Technologies for Sustainable Dialysate Production”. Jan can now officially start as ESCH-R PhD!
Congratulations to Jan – we are also very proud of you!!
Watch the recording of the second ESCH-R Community of Practice for Nurses and Educators
The second Community of Practice for nurses and educators, moderated by Dr. Ellen Bakker (WP6 lead), took place on Thursday 19 June, 2025.
With presentations by Lector. Dr. Kim Verhaegh and ESCH-R PhD Jasper Klasen!
New ESCH-R graduation student!
In September 2025, Josje Smulders, Industrial Design Engineering Student (TU Delft) will start her graduation project at ESCH-R. We will introduce her soon!
Sustainability requires an open strategy: Insights from Prof. Dr. Myriam Cloodt
An interview with Prof. Dr. Myriam Cloodt in ‘Deal!’, a professional journal by Nevi.
Live-podcast recording with Dr. Ir. Bas van Vliet during the WUR Summervibes Festival 2025
During the Summervibes Festival 2025, hosted by the Wageningen University and Research, WP 3 lead Dr. Ir. Bas van Vliet joined the live podcast production of the EWUU Science Circus.
Sustainability in Healthcare – Research at the Erasmus MC
Erasmus MC has published a brochure showcasing its research contributions to planetary health and sustainable healthcare from 2021 through April 2025.
From infusion to tablet: the paracetamol challenge is a real win-win-win
This giant pill is part of the ‘paracetamol challenge’, started by hospital pharmacist Nicole Hunfeld at Erasmus MC.
Janny Boekhout
Medtronic
Who is Janny?
Janny cares deeply about sustainability, inspired by her love for nature and her two kids.
Whether she’s leading eco-friendly projects at work, walking her dogs, or exploring or exploring new ideas in sustainable innovations, Janny believes that even small actions can make a big difference. Her goal is to leave behind a strong and hopeful planet for future generations.
What does she do at Medtronic?
Janny is passionate about making medical device products and packaging in Europe more sustainable, using creative ways to prolong their lifecycles. With a strong focus on reducing environmental impact, she explores initiatives that promote circular economic principles, including recycling, reusability, and waste and water use reduction. Janny also supports her company’s ambitious goals of achieving operational net carbon neutrality by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2045. She believes collaboration is key and she works closely with waste-to-product companies, hospitals and other healthcare stakeholders to drive these changes. By championing these efforts, Janny hopes to set new standards in sustainability and create a more sustainable future for the generations to come.
What is her role within ESCH-R?
Janny is currently linked to Work Packages 4 and 5 of the ESCH-R project, which means that she is focusing on improving circularity around TAVI product and packaging. TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic valve, often in high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. A replacement valve is delivered to the heart via a catheter, usually via an artery in the leg, and placed within the existing, damaged valve to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue.
Forum for the Ecological Transformation of Healthcare
Date: 2 September, 2025
Time: 09.00 – 17.00
Location: Switzerland
On September 2nd, 2025, ESCH-R PI Nicole Hunfeld will present online during the Forum for the Ecological Transformation of Healthcare. This forum is being organized by The Swiss Consortium for Sustainable Health and Ecological Transformation of the Health System (ETHICH). The consortium is an association of national Swiss organisations that aim to coordinate their actions for an equitable and ecologically sustainable health system within planetary boundaries.
Nicole will present online during the morning session “The circular economy in healthcare” between 09.15 and 10.45.
Planetary Health & Sustainable Healthcare – What’s going on?
Date: 8 September, 2025
Time: 14.00 – 17.00
Location: De Machinist, Rotterdam
Register via: duurzaam@erasmusmc.nl
Would you like to join the conversation on sustainable healthcare research? Looking for inspiration? Then come to the afternoon symposium on September 8, 2025
Explore the latest insights on medication, care pathways, and planetary health. Get updated by colleagues from both research and clinical practice, and help shape the future of sustainable healthcare – within and beyond Erasmus MC.
PAC Meeting
Practical details
Date: 12 September, 2025
Time: 09.30 – 11.00
Location: Online
ESCH-R PhD and Postdoc visit to PreZero
Practical details
Date: 17 September, 2025
Time: TBA
Location: PreZero Zwolle
Just for the PhD’s and Postdocs!
ESCH-R Community of practice for Nurses and Educators
Upcoming:
Thursday – 18 September 2025
Thursday – 11 December 2025
Practical details
Time: 16.00 – 17.00
Location: Online
Language: Dutch
Stay tuned for updates! More details will follow!
Lof der Geneeskunst
Date: 3 October, 2025
Time: 13.30 – 17.30
Location: De Doelen, Rotterdam
Lof der Geneeskunst is the free public lecture hosted annually by Erasmus MC on the first Friday of October at De Doelen. This year’s theme is “Healthy Planet, Healthy People.”
During this year’s lecture, three leading researchers will explore the question: how can we design our society and cities in ways that minimize the negative health effects of climate change and environmental pollution?
Between the presentations by the three speakers – Jasper Been (pediatrician and neonatologist, Erasmus MC), Erik van Raaij (Professor of Planetary Health, ESHPM, ESCH-R WP4 Lead and Project Board member), and Marjolein van Esch (Environmental Technology and Design researcher, TU Delft) – students from Codarts University of the Arts will perform circus acts, music, and dance.
After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to meet and connect in the foyer of De Doelen.
ESCH-R PhD and Postdoc visit to DORC
Practical details
Date: 8 October, 2025
Time: TBA
Location: DORC Netherlands | Kerkweg 47e | 3214 VC Zuidland
Just for the PhD’s and Postdocs!
Have you attended a conference and presented your research about ESCH-R? We would love to feature your insights!
Please share:
- A short text about your experience: key takeaways, the research you presented, and any relevant highlights.
- Photos of your presentation, poster, or the event.
We will use your contribution for our website, newsletter, and possibly social media!
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ESCH-R Publication Procedure
We would like to remind you of the ESCH‑R publication procedure. Please make sure to fill in the publication template when planning a scientific publication.
The ESCH‑R project board has established this procedure to provide guidance and ensure transparency for all researchers and partners within the ESCH‑R consortium. By submitting your manuscript plan at an early stage, the project board can offer advice on potential collaborations, data availability and management, publication formats, license options to help avoid article processing charges (APCs), and the correct way to acknowledge ESCH‑R in your publication.
You can find both the explanatory document and the template in Teams.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Naomi: n.kakiailatu@erasmusmc.nl
Are you presenting soon and need a research poster template or Powerpoint template?
Download the ESCH-R Poster template and Powerpoint template via the button below.
Would you like to share your ESCH-R news? Whether it’s vacancies, new PhDs, student achievements, research updates, publications, tweets, media appearances, or anything else, we’d love to hear from you!
When sharing your news, please make sure to attach your photos/images or figures and always make sure when people are visible, you have their permission to use the pictures.
Below the format you can use to share your news with us:
- What is the purpose of your news?
- What title can we use?
- Who attended (names, roles, if related to INDICATE meetings/events)?
- What were the main topics discussed or key findings?
- Were any follow-up actions or appointments agreed upon?
- Is there anything special or noteworthy?
Share your updates with us via info@esch-r.org, and we’ll include them in our next newsletter!
Deadlines for newsletter submissions:
- 5 September, 2025
- 3 October, 2025
- 7 November, 2025
- 5 December, 2025
Have you been approached by a journalist for an interview or article about ESCH-R? Please let us know! We coordinate PR efforts to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
Before responding, reach out to Maaike and Nicole so we can align and provide any necessary support.
Thank you!
ESCH-R
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