Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment
The department seeks to connect properties and emergent behaviors from micro to global scales, from molecules to ecosystems, including human populations. We aim to inspire our students and apply our expertise to shape a sustainable future and support healthy living.
Education
The department offers two Bachelor programs:
Biologie
Gezondheid en Leven
The department offers two Master programs:
Biomolecular Sciences
Ecology and Evolution
View all Bachelor and Master programs with A-LIFE involvement.
Click here for information about internships at A-LIFE.
Research
The department consists of six sections:
Chemistry for Environment & Health
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Health & Toxicology
Molecular Microbiology
Systems Biology
Systems Ecology
On June 1, 2024, our emeritus endowed professor Dick Vethaak passed away in Spain, where he lived with his wife and son. Dick has been affiliated with the VU since 2009, where he held chairs with a focus on water quality and environmental health.
Although we knew Dick was suffering from health problems, the news of his passing has touched us deeply.
The Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE) was founded in 2021 as a result of the merger of three smaller groups: Molecular Cell Biology, Ecological Sciences and Environment and Health. The complementary and interconnected research and teaching portfolios of the three constitutive groups formed the basis of A-LIFE’s success.
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