Unlocking the Mysteries of Neurodegenerative Diseases: Advances in Research, Diagnosis, and Care

About

This two week-long summer school aims to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, blending scientific rigor with practical applications. By engaging with cutting-edge research, real-world case studies and practical labtours, participants will gain invaluable insights into the complexities of neurodegenerative diseases, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to care and research. In addition, students will obtain valuable skills in critical and constructive thinking. Also, students will learn how to translate obtained knowledge and ideas into a high-quality presentation with students from various backgrounds.

Target group

This course is designed with master's level biology/medicine/psychology students in mind who wish to broaden their knowledge on neurodegenerative diseases into both the clinical and the biological disciplines.
Assessment is on master's level, but PhDs are also welcome and final-year bachelor's students with the right motivation.

Course aim

By the end of this course you will have:

Basic knowledge on pathology, clinical presentation and disease course of various neurodegenerative diseases.
In-depth knowledge on specific research approaches and methods to address various aspects of neurodegenerative diseases.
An overview of current limits and future needs for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases.
An overview of diagnostics and therapy of neurodegenerative diseases.
Tools to recognize the value of integration of patient care and research.
Knowledge on how to judge research models for neurodegenerative diseases.
Experience in presenting a neurodegenerative disease related topic to peers and experts in the field.

Fee info

Student or PhD candidate: €1250, student or PhD candidate at any Dutch university or partner university of VU Amsterdam: €1125 Student, PhD candidate or employee of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, or an Aurora Network Partner: €938, Non-student: €1500