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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  • Recap Amsterdam Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2026 on The Future of Cognition
    Recap Amsterdam Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2026 on The Future of Cognition On January 16, the 10th edition of the Amsterdam Neuroscience Annual Meeting took place, with this year’s theme “The Future of Cognition – Technology and the Human Brain.” More than 500 participants gathered at the RAI for the annual get-together of neuroscientists in Amsterdam. The day was opened by co-director Guus Smit, who emphasized the crucial role of technological innovation in advancing neuroscientific research and deepening our understanding of human cognition.

ZonMw Clinical Fellowship for neurologist Floor Duits
Development of brain organoid model to unravel the role of aging in parkinson’s disease
Farewell lecture by Aartjan Beekman: A lifetime of wonder in psychiatry
Natalia Goriounova awarded prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant to study the function of human neurons and their circuits

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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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