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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    New trial starts at Amsterdam UMC to test drug for Alzheimer's disease The existing HIV drug Efavirenz may also be effective for patients with Alzheimer's disease. The clinical trial to test this will start this fall at Amsterdam UMC. Researcher Rik van der Kant and neurologist Jort Vijverberg from Alzheimer Center Amsterdam are leading the trial, which is still looking for participants.

Large international study supports new treatment for rare type of stroke
Dr. Amélie Fréal receives 850.000 euro Vidi grant
Data & AI symposium on December 9: drivers of innovation in Amsterdam UMC
Hans van Goudoever on the new strategy: 'The shutters are opening'

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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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