The LUMC is a modern university medical center for research, teaching and patient care with high quality profile and a strong scientific orientation. With a unique research practice of basic medical science to applied clinical research, LUMC plays in the world. So the LUMC can also offer patient care and education to the latest international insights and standards. And contribute to the improvement of medicine and health care in their own home and abroad.

So the LUMC also acts as a knowledge center for social issues around public health in regional governance function and as a center for continuing education for medical professionals. The triangle with the Leiden University and the Leiden Bio Science Park creates unique opportunities for medical innovation in and around Leiden.