9th AMS Annual Research Meeting

You are warmly invited to the 9th AMS Annual Research Meeting to be held on April 2, 2026, at KIT Amsterdam. It's THE annual research event centered on the theme of Movement! This gathering welcomes all AMS members and their guests. Don’t miss out!

Once we have more information about the keynote speakers, workshops and the other programme activities, we will announce it here. Should you have any ideas or suggestions for the organizing committee, please get in touch via ams@vu.nl.

See also: 9th AMS Annual Research Meeting | Amsterdam UMC

Keynote speakers

Final programme

Book of Abstracts

When the 'Book of Abstracts' is available you can download it below, and have a scroll through to get an impression of the abstracts and posters that will be presented during the meeting.

Conference confirmation

If you need ECTS for the conference, you can download and print the conference attendance confirmation form below. Fill in the appropriate fields and bring it with you to the conference to have it signed. This is mainly applicable for VU / VUmc PhD candidates.

Workshops

You will find detailed workshop information here (TBA)..

Calls for participation

  1. Call for Outstanding Papers in the following categories (Deadline TBA.).
    - Fundamental Science
    - Clinical Science
    - Sports & Health Science
  2. Call for Abstracts for Poster Sessions: Researchers are encouraged to submit abstracts in the categories Fundamental Science / Clinical Science / Sports and Health Science. The abstracts will be judged by a separate committee, and selected abstracts will be invited to pitch to the general audience from the main stage. (Abstract submission deadline TBA.). See also the abstract sample below.
  3. Call for Nominations for the Societal Impact Award: We welcome nominations for this award which recognizes significant contributions to society by both senior and junior AMS members. (Deadline TBA.).

The event promises to be an enriching experience, featuring outstanding keynote speakers both from within our own ranks and beyond. There will be excellent networking opportunities and workshops designed to enhance your skills in a variety of topics. Registration will open in the new year, keep an eye on this page!

Abstracts

About the speaker: TBA.

Registration

Registation will open in due course.

2026 Organizing committee

  • Hans Tol, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC and AMS;
  • Richard Jaspers, FGB, VU Amsterdam and AMS;
  • Merel Brehm, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC and AMS;
  • Hanneke van Dongen, Faculty of Science, VU Amsterdam and AMS;
  • Ibrahim Korkmaz, Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc and AMS;
  • Aske Gye Larsen, FGB, VU Amsterdam and AMS;
  • Ivo Lutke Schipholt, FGB, VU Amsterdam and AMS;
  • Milad Makdismouso, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC and AMS;
  • Victoria Milbourn, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC and AMS;
  • Maarten Steinz, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC and AMS;
  • Ton Schoenmaker, ACTA and AMS;
  • Elise van 't Hof, AMS;
  • Solveig Lund, AMS.
General impression of the research meeting