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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    Neuronal resilience to tau aggregation by granulovacuolar degeneration vesicles Researchers from the Molecular Neurodegeneration and Functional Genomics laboratory of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC have published a study on neuronal resilience in relation to tau pathology in the journal Science Advances. Their work describes a previously unknown intrinsic resilience mechanism that protects neurons against tau aggregation.

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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.
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    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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PhD Candidate | Anesthesiology: Perioperative Functioning of the Brain
Physician-Researcher | Brain Imaging in Behavioral Neuroscience with Patients
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PhD Candidate | Neuroimaging of hormonal mood complaints
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