Connecting the people, the science and the brain

The Amsterdam Neuroscience research institute performs integrated basic, translational and clinical research in order to improve our understanding of the human brain and nervous system in health and disease. Researchers and clinicians from different institutes in Amsterdam collaborate to strengthen the scientific excellence in this area, making Amsterdam Neuroscience one of the largest neuroscience communities in Europe.

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    Jort Vijverberg appointed Director of Alzheimer Center Amsterdam As of today, September 25, 2025, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Alzheimer Center Amsterdam, neurologist Jort Vijverberg has been appointed the new director of the Alzheimer Center Amsterdam. He succeeds the former leadership team of directors, Yolande Pijnenburg and Wiesje van der Flier.

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  • Research programs
    Research programs Amsterdam Neuroscience aims to strengthen collaborations between investigators by focusing its research strategy on nine research programs.
  • Annual Magazine
    Annual Magazine We present the Amsterdam Neuroscience MAGAZINE 2022 covering the overarching theme: the science of individuality. Dive into the individuality in biology, research & treatment.
  • Industry
    Industry The Industry Alliance Office (IAO) acting on behalf of Amsterdam Neuroscience is a one-stop-shop for the pharma- and biotech industry for basic and translational neuroscience and for clinical trials.

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Research Assistant | Alzheimer Center | Dementia at a Young Age
PhD Candidate | Parkinson & Lewy Body Dementia
PhD Candidate | Cerebral Microcirculation in Stroke
Postdoctoral Researcher | Cerebral Microcirculation in Stroke
Postdoctoral Researcher | Neuroscience in Obesity
PhD Candidate | International Research on Brain Disease | Pediatric Neurology
MSCA-DN PhD Position | Translational Multiscale Neuroscience
Research Assistant | Dementia Prevention
Policy Advisor | Amsterdam Neuroscience
Assistant Professor | Microbiome Imaging and Functional Analysis
Postdoctoral Researcher | Extracellular Vesicles as Mediators of Gut-Microbiom Interactions in Parkinson's Disease

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