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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  • Amsterdam Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2026: The future of cognition - Technology and the human brain
    Amsterdam Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2026: The future of cognition - Technology and the human brain The Amsterdam Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2026 will take place on January 16, with this year's theme: The Future of Cognition - Technology and the Human Brain. As a member of the Amsterdam Neuroscience community, you are invited to be part of an inspiring day and to share ideas, get an update on neuroscience research, explore new collaborations, and shape the future of neuroscience.

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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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Neurobiological Analyst | Cellular & Circuit Neuroscience
Postdoctoral Researcher | Cognitive Neuroscience in Misophonia
PhD Candidate | Connectomics Analysis of Human Brain Evolution
Physician-scientist | Neurology Rheumatology Hematology: CAR T & auto-imunediseases
PhD Candidate | Whole Body Amyloid-PET Imaging in Alzheimer's Disease
PhD Candidate | Predicting Treatment Outcomes in Malignant Brain Tumors
Postdoctoral Researcher | Molecular Neurobiology of Stress and Aging

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