The Municipality of Amsterdam (GGD) and the Amsterdam knowledge institutes (UvA, Amsterdam UMC, VU and HvA) work together within Sarphati Amsterdam on innovative multi-disciplinary research. This research focuses on effective and sustainable prevention of diseases of affluence. Multi-disciplinary teams work on prevention and care solutions for Amsterdam youth. We do this by connecting practice, research and policy.

This website contains all the information you need on our approach, current activities and new developments.

Sarphati Amsterdam, research for healthy living – is a unique scientific research institute in Amsterdam. The Sarphati Amsterdam mission is to use research to contribute to a healthy lifestyle and optimal living conditions for young Amsterdam residents. This forms the foundation for long-term prevention and eradication of such things as obesity among current and future generations. Our organisation aims to contribute to this foundation through initiating research projects and programmes. The research results can then be translated into practical guides for practice and policy advice.