BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Stichting ADORE - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Stichting ADORE X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl X-WR-CALDESC:Evenementen voor Stichting ADORE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260423T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260212T090345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T134437Z UID:4806-1776934800-1776945600@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Dimensionality Reduction for Life-Scientists (Boudewijn Lelieveldt) DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Boudewijn Lelieveldt (LUMC)\nLocation: O|2 building\, Auditorium \nThe rapid advancements in single-cell and spatial -OMICS measurement technologies are currently revolutionizing life-sciences\, and high-dimensional data collections have become nearly ubiquitous across the life-sciences. However\, directly interpreting high-dimensional data poses considerable challenges: as a result\, the demand for algorithms that create low-dimensional  representations to help explore and interpret such data has grown significantly. Such algorithms reduce to dimensionality of the data to more interpretable and manageable proportions\, and their usage has become widespread in life sciences in general. \nThis seminar aims to provide a basic understanding of technologies for dimensionality reduction\, with a focus how these can be utilized in life-sciences research. The seminar consists of 3 parts: \n\nIntroduction into the concept of high-dimensional data\, and the basics of linear dimensionality reduction.\nThe algorithmic basics of two popular non-linear dimensionality techniques (tSNE\, UMAP)\, explained for entry-level life-scientists\nA critical perspective on several pros and cons inherent to non-linear dimensionality reduction (scalability\, faithful data representation\, interpretability). Moreover\, a set of recommendations of when and how to correctly use dimensionality reduction\, but also with examples of misuse of these techniques in the life-sciences.\n\nPlease sign-up using the form below. URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/save-the-date-dimensionality-reduction-for-life-scientists-boudewijn-lelieveldt/ LOCATION:O|2 Lab building\, De Boelelaan 1108\, Amsterdam\, 1081 HZ CATEGORIES:Internal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260414T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260313T083552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T084110Z UID:4850-1776178800-1776186000@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Workshop Intellectual Property for Drug Repurposing (hybrid) DESCRIPTION:Intellectual Property for Drug Repurposing \nDrug repurposing offers major opportunities to accelerate the development of new treatments\, particularly for rare diseases. Intellectual property (IP) can play an important role in determining whether repurposed therapies can be developed in a socially responsible way and ultimately reach patients. \nThis workshop is organised by RARE-NL in collaboration with the Netherlands Patent Office (part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs). The session provides a practical introduction to intellectual property in the context of drug repurposing and socially responsible development of medicines. \nWhat you will learn and what to expect \nThis interactive workshop provides a practical introduction to intellectual property and its role in drug repurposing. Participants will gain insight into: \n• The basic principles of intellectual property and patent protection relevant to drug repurposing\n• How IP and regulatory exclusivities influence development strategies and patient access\n• How second medical use patents and other protection strategies are applied in repurposing\n• How to search and interpret patent information using publicly available databases\n• How IP can be used strategically to support responsible development\, collaborations and follow-up funding \nThe session includes practical examples\, case discussions and opportunities to ask project-specific questions. Part of the workshop will be hands-on; participants attending on site are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet\, as working with patent databases is not suitable on a smartphone. No prior IP experience is required. \nWhy RARE-NL organises this workshop \nRARE-NL supports researchers and other project teams who aim to translate academic and clinical repurposing research into real-world patient access under socially responsible terms. Within drug repurposing\, intellectual property is often approached mainly from a legal or commercial perspective. However\, IP can also be used as a strategic tool to support responsible development\, enable sustainable licensing approaches and improve long-term accessibility of therapies for patients. \nUnderstanding IP early in a development trajectory helps projects make informed choices\, position themselves more strongly for collaborations and follow-up funding\, and ultimately unlock the full potential of drug repurposing. \nPractical information \nDate: 14 April 2026\nSpeaker: Dr. Britta Helwig\, Adviseur Intellectueel Eigendom | Onderzoek & Valorisatie (Netherlands Patent Office)\nTime: 15:00 – 17:00\nFormat: Hybrid (on site at Radboudumc and online participation possible)\nLocation (on site): Radboudumc Experience Center\, M260.-1.102\, Waalbrug A\, route 7 \nRegister here: Registration for Workshop Intellectual Property for Drug Repurposing – RARE-NL URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/workshop-intellectual-property-for-drug-repurposing/ LOCATION:Radboudumc Experience Center\, Geert Grooteplein 15\, Nijmegen\, 6525 EZ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260403T091641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T091641Z UID:4869-1775818800-1775818800@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:AIMMS lecture: Leukocyte Transendothelial Migration 2.0 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming lecture by Prof. Jaap van Buul on “Leukocyte Transendothelial Migration 2.0: How leukocytes use an endothelial tunnel to leave the circulation.”  \n\nSpeaker: Prof. Jaap van Buul (Amsterdam University Medical Center – AMC)\nDate: Friday 10 April 2026\nTime: 11:00–12:00\nLocation: Spectrum 5\, VUO-building\, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam\nHosted by Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences: Martine Smit\, Marco Siderius\,  Chris Schafer\, Reggie Bosma and Raimond Heukers.\n\nProf. van Buul will discuss recent insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms that enable leukocytes to cross the endothelial barrier\, highlighting high‑resolution imaging approaches and the concept of endothelial “tunnels” in transendothelial migration. URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/aimms-lecture-leukocyte-transendothelial-migration-2-0/ LOCATION:AMC\, Meibergdreef 9\, Amsterdam\, 1105 AZ\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260212T134737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T134737Z UID:4819-1775520000-1775606399@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Drug Repurposing Venture Challenge | FAST DESCRIPTION:Vanaf 12 februari is de inschrijving voor de tweede editie van de Drug Repurposing Venture Challenge geopend. Het doel is om in 3 maanden een wetenschappelijke doorbraak op het gebied van drug repurposing te ontwikkelen tot een solide plan om het medicijn op de markt en de patiënt te brengen. Tijdens deze challenge ontwikkelen onderzoekers onder begeleiding een venture plan. De Venture Challenge is bedoeld voor onderzoekers en/of beginnende ondernemers in de Life Sciences. Teams kunnen zich tot 7 april aanmelden. \nVan idee naar patiënt\nDrug repurposing is een van de speerpunten van FAST en ZonMw (Goed Gebruik Geneesmiddelen). Drug repurposing heeft de belofte van snellere en betaalbare therapieontwikkeling\, onder andere voor (zeldzame) ziekten waar nog geen behandelingen voor zijn. Om repurposed medicijnen bij de patiënt te krijgen op een maatschappelijk verantwoorde wijze faciliteren ZonMw en FAST verschillende initiatieven. Zo maakt ZonMw bijvoorbeeld de financieringsronde drug repurposing mogelijk en is consortiumpartner in het Europese drug repurposing initiatief REMEDi4ALL. \nMet deze Venture Challenge willen ZonMw en FAST in de praktijk aantonen dat drug repurposing de belofte van ‘sneller\, betaalbaarder en beschikbaar voor de patiënt’ kan waarmaken op een maatschappelijk verantwoorde manier. Dit gebeurt door te ondernemen op basis van de principes van maatschappelijk verantwoord licentiëren. \nWat houdt de Drug Repurposing Venture Challenge in\nExperts\, uit onder andere de industrie\, dagen in deze Venture Challenge deelnemers uit om aan de hand van een levensvatbare commerciële strategie onder begeleiding een drug repurposing idee op een maatschappelijk verantwoorde wijze bij de patiënt te krijgen. \nDe Venture Challenge bestaat uit twee 3-daagse bootcamps\, coachingsessies\, een finaledag en een prijsuitreiking. De begeleiding van de teams is in handen van GameChanger Challenge BV\, die bestaat uit een team van ervaren ondernemers. Na het tot stand komen van het venture plan beslist een jury\, bestaande uit doorgewinterde ondernemers en investeerders\, wie het prijzengeld van € 20.000\,- wint\, die besteed moet worden aan de doorontwikkeling van drug repurposing concepten. \nVoor wie\nDe Drug Repurposing Venture Challenge is bedoeld voor onderzoekers en/of beginnende ondernemers in de Life Sciences die een spin-off willen creëren. Het programma richt zich specifiek op ‘repurposing’ van farmaceutische producten. Het gaat hier om bestaande medicijnen die worden onderzocht op effectiviteit voor een veelbelovende nieuwe indicatie waarvoor het middel (nog) niet is geregistreerd. \nHet team dient gezamenlijk het volledige traject te doorlopen en alle bijeenkomsten bij te wonen. Ook wordt tijd gevraagd voor de coachingsessies en het uitwerken van het venture plan. Deze tijdsinvestering vindt plaats tussen juni tot en met oktober 2026. \nAanmelden en selectie\nAanmelden kan tot 7 april 2026 voor 14:00 uur en verloopt via het registratieformulier. Uit de aanmeldingen vindt een selectie plaats van de teams die het beste aansluiten op het beoogde programma. Er kunnen maximaal 6 teams deelnemen. \nDeelnemen aan de Drug Repurposing Venture Challenge kan met een team van 3 tot 4 personen\, De kosten voor deelname aan de Drug Repurposing Venture Challenge zijn € 2000\,- per team van 3 (plus € 500\,- voor 1 extra teamlid). \nMeer informatie\nUitgebreide informatie over de Drug Repurposing Venture Challenge\, de criteria en het tijdpad is te vinden op deze webpagina. URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/drug-repurposing-venture-challenge-fast/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260402T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260402T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260123T085534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T085534Z UID:4658-1775134800-1775152800@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Create the Future 2026: Emerging technologies Shaping the Future of work DESCRIPTION:Create the Future is back.\nOn Thursday\, April 2nd\, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM\, AIMMS VU is organizing together with nlmtd hosts Create the Future 2026. This annual event brings together leaders and experts to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of work. \nThis year’s focus: Emerging technologies Shaping the Future of work Topics include robotics\, AI in healthcare and large-scale transformations in public infrastructure\, explored through sharp keynotes and in-depth expert sessions. We will close the afternoon by connecting over drinks. \nLocation\nVU Amsterdam – NU Building \nWe can already share a first glimpse of the program\, including speakers such as Harald Tepper\, CSO at Philips and Sandjai Bhulai\, Professor of Business Analytics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and co-founder of PersonalAIze\, explores how AI and data are transforming healthcare. \nExpert sessions will dive into topics like Public Infrastructure in Transition\, robotics in complex systems\, Collaborative Innovation Programs\, and the role of AI and data in transforming healthcare. \nInterested in joining?\nLet us know by clicking “Express your interest” and leaving your details. We’ll make sure you’re among the first to receive the official invitation. \nCurious what Create the Future looks like?\nWatch last year’s aftermovie and get a feel for the conversations\, energy and people: click here.  \nIn the meantime\, you can explore the event page for an overview of the theme and what to expect. We’ll share more updates soon\, including details on the speakers and expert sessions. \nSee you there? \nAIMMS VU and Team Create the Future URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/create-the-future-2026-emerging-technologies-shaping-the-future-of-work/ LOCATION:VU – NU Building\, De Boelelaan 1111\, Amsterdam\, 1081 HV\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260326T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260326T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260122T122126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T075428Z UID:4623-1774528200-1774537200@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Workshop co-creation DESCRIPTION:Break out of traditional research thinking and design research with people\, not just for them. \nAdore recognises that many of today’s challenges in patient care cannot be solved through conventional\, top-down\, hypothesis-driven research alone. Breakthroughs require creativity\, collaboration\, and new ways of thinking and working. \nThis is where co-creation comes in. \nTo support researchers in adopting this approach\, Adore has invited Erika Hajdu to design and facilitate an interactive workshop that introduces the principles\, tools\, and mindset of co-creation\, and shows how they can be applied directly to your own research ideas and proposals. \nDuring this dynamic session\, participants will: \n\nDiscover what co-creation really means in the context of healthcare research\nLearn how to engage patients\, caregivers\, healthcare professionals\, policymakers\, and cross-disciplinary experts as active partners rather than passive participants\nExplore when and where co-creation adds the most value across the research lifecycle\nGain inspiration from concrete examples of co-creation in practice\n\nThe workshop takes the form of a hands-on co-design “hackathon”\, where you will actively explore the relevance of co-creation to your research. Through practical tools and exercises\, you will learn how to integrate co-creation methods into ongoing projects or future proposals\, strengthening relevance\, feasibility\, and real-world impact. \nJoin us to reimagine your research approach\, unlock collective intelligence\, and accelerate innovation that truly responds to patient and societal needs. \nThis workshop is open to researchers at Amsterdam UMC\, VU\, and UvA\, and to researchers who are part of the NWO-KIC LTP consortium\, who are involved in or interested in becoming involved with Adore. Researchers from outside these institutions who are interested in collaborating with Adore may contact the organiser to inquire about participation. \nThere are limited spots available\, sign-up quickly to reserve a seat. URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/workshop-co-creation/ LOCATION:RDC Adore\, Van der Boechorststraat 6B\, Amsterdam\, 1081 BT\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Internal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260317T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260223T104132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T104132Z UID:4833-1773734400-1773766800@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:BeNeLux GPCR meeting DESCRIPTION:Join AIMMS for the BeNeLux GPCR meeting on March 17th! \n🎟 Spaces are filling up fast\, register now via the link below!\n📍 O|2 Building at VU Centre for Teaching and Learning\, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – Auditorium \nIntroducing our keynote speakers:\n📢 Meritxell Canals – University of Nottingham\n📢 Martin Gustavsson – University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet)\n📢 Carsten Hoffmann – University of Jega \n💥 Let’s spark new ideas and build lasting collaborations. URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/benelux-gpcr-meeting/ LOCATION:O|2 building\, De Boelelaan 1108\, Amsterdam\, 1081 HZ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260312T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260210T110934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T110934Z UID:4791-1773324000-1773334800@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Online R2 Platform Introduction Workshop DESCRIPTION:Online R2 Platform Introduction Workshop: Omics Data Analysis and Visualization  \nThe R2 platform (https://r2platform.com) is an open-access platform for omics data analysis and visualization\, designed for (biomedical) researchers without the need for programming or bioinformatics expertise. \nExplore a hypothesis in over 3\,000 public datasets – including TCGA\, DepMap\, and GTEx – or work with your own data through an intuitive\, researcher-friendly interface. Collaborate with colleagues in private groups or share your manuscript analyses publicly. \nThis workshop provides a basic introduction to the most commonly used R2 analysis modules\, key concepts to navigate the platform\, and tips for tailoring the platform to your research needs. \nProgram\n14:00-16:00 Presentation\nOverview of R2’s key concepts and essential functionalities\, including:\n– basic platform navigation\n– visualizing your data through various plot types\n– performing data analysis pipelines by interlinked follow-up analyses\n– overview of frequently used omics modules\n– working with custom or analysis gene sets and annotations\n– collaborating and sharing analysis results \n16:00-17:00 Hands-on sessions and R2 expert Breakout Rooms\nDuring the final hour\, you are invited to work hands-on with the platform and/or join the R2 experts in Zoom breakout rooms.\nYou can discuss research questions\, data-upload requests\, platform functionalities\, collaboration ideas\, desired features\, or any topic for which you would like direct interaction with a member of the R2 team. \nFor whom\nIf you are:\n– Studying a specific pathway in disease\n– Seeking biomarkers within a particular tissue\n– Investigating the function of a specific protein\n– Comparing molecular differences between subgroups in your cohort\n– Involved in any kind of molecular biology\n… Then this workshop may be of interest to you! \nRegister directly at: Online R2 Introduction Workshop 2026: Basics Tickets\, Thu\, Mar 12\, 2026 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite\nOr learn more at: R2 Genomics Analysis and Visualization Platform URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/online-r2-platform-introduction-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Internal,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260312T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260312T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260130T094618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T133626Z UID:4739-1773307800-1773318600@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Learning Path Valorisation and Impact | IXA DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about the impact your research or idea could have outside academia? IXA offers a new learning track on valorisation and impact. The goal? To inspire you and make you aware of the power of creating value and impact through your research\, and how to actually achieve that impact. \nFor who?\nAre you a researcher at one of Amsterdam’s knowledge institutions (UvA\, VU\, Amsterdam UMC and HvA) and want to learn how to create impact with your idea or research? Then join this program. The learning program is particularly suitable for PhD students and postdocs who want to learn how to valorise their research. \nThe content of the learning path valorisation and impact\nThe learning path consists of 3 workshops in 2 modules interspersed with online information. \nModule 1: Impact through research: in-depth look at valorisation\nIn this half-day workshop\, we will explore what impact means to you\, how it can benefit your research\, and how to take the first steps toward creating impact. \nDuration: one session of 3 hours\nTime investment: approximately 6 hours (including homework assignments)\nLocation: The knowledge institutions will alternate hosting the sessions. \nModule 2: Impact through research: focusing on your own practice\nIn this module\, you will work on your own idea. During two interactive half-day sessions\, you will further develop and concretise your idea. \nDuration: 2 times a 3-hour session\nTime investment: approximately 12 hours (including homework assignments)\nLocation: The knowledge institutions will alternate hosting the sessions. \nThroughout the course\, the focus is on translating your research into an idea that can evolve into a service\, product or way of public outreach. \nStart and time schedule\nIXA hosts the Valorisation and Impact Learning Path workshops several times a year. \nThe workshops\nThe workshops are structured so that you can attend them sequentially\, ideally completing the “Indepth” workshop before attending the “Focus on your own practice” session. Register for all three workshops in one cohort. \nAll workshops are from 9:30-12:30 \nCohort 4\nModule 1 – Thursday\, 12 March\, 2026 @ UvA Campus\nModule 2 – Thursday\, 26 March\, 2026 @ UvA Campus – first workshop\nModule 2 – Thursday\, 16 April\, 2026 @ UvA – second workshop \nCohort 5\nModule 1 – Tuesday\, 12 May\, 2026 @ VU Campus\nModule 2 – Tuesday\, 26 May\, 2026 @ VU Campus – first workshop\nModule 2 – Tuesday\, 16 June\, 2026 @ VU Campus – second workshop \nFor an up-to-date schedule please view the IXA website. \nApplication procedure \nCosts\nParticipation is free of charge. Registration is required\, as is cancellation if you cannot attend. \nCertificate and credits\nWould you like a certificate of participation? You can request one after completing the learning path. Credits for this learning path: 1 ECT. \nApplication procedure\nInterested in participating? Register! URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/learning-path-valorisation-and-impact-edition-fall-winter-2025-2026-1-ect/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260309T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20251016T085807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T085807Z UID:4354-1773043200-1774458000@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Methods in Cancer Neuroscience DESCRIPTION:Course\nCancer neuroscience is a growing field that incorporates the study of malignancies\, the nerves that infiltrate them and neuronal influences on disease initiation\, its progression and the overall state of the host. The molecular\, biological\, immunological and neuronal understanding of these complex interactions requires multi-disciplinary approaches and methodologies that have historically been relegated to non-cancer fields. The Methods in Cancer Neuroscience is a short\, intensive sixteen day hands-on course that will provide training in techniques necessary to define the complex influence of nerves in cancer. These techniques will span the areas of modelling cancer through orthotopic or systemic inoculation\, viral injections and fiber optic placement for optogenetic\, cranial window implantation and two photon video-microscopy\, virus injections for neuronal tract tracing\, behavioral assays\, primary neuron and glia isolation and co-culture with cancer cells/ immune cell\, and stable cell line generation\, in vivo electrophysiology and data analysis\, immunolabeling of co-cultures\, functional assays (i.e.\, neurite outgrowth\, clonogenic assays\, and others)\, mouse brain organotypic cultures\, advanced analysis of calcium reporters\, scRNA-seq and data analysis\, among other techniques. Lectures and techniques will be taught by the leaders in the field. Trainees will also benefit from interacting with and establishing fruitful collaborations with instructors. \n\nTechniques to be Taught\nCranial window implantation and 2P video microscopy\nViral injections & fiber optic placement\nViral injection for tracing\nIn vivo electrophysiology and data analysis\nOptogenetics\nFunctional assays\nIn vitro calcium reporter test\nImage analysis: fixed and dynamic data\nFrom the brain to the 10X: tissue preparation and QC\nSingle cell spatial omics in cancer-neuroscience\nCo-cultures neurons and immune system\nGeneration of stable cell lines\nTissue clearing\nSchwan cell isolation and culture\nInoculation of cancer cells\nBLI analysis and tissue processing of CNS tumors\nBrain organotypic cultures\nBehavioral tests\nDRGs isolation and co-culture with cancer cells\nImmunolabelling of co-cultures\n\nMulti-electrode array (MEA) \n\n\n\nApplication Deadline\nJanuary 9\, 2026 \nDuration\nMarch 9th-March 25th \nFor more information and registration click here. URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/methods-in-cancer-neuroscience/ LOCATION:CSHL\, 1 Bungtown Rd\, Cold Spring Harbor\, NY\, 11724\, United States CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260225T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260212T073229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T093406Z UID:4801-1772020800-1772024400@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:CNCR-seminar series: Synaptic Communication between Neurons and Cancer Cells DESCRIPTION:Alien Contacts: Synaptic Communication between Neurons and Cancer Cells\nProf. Dr. Thomas Kuner\, Institute for Anatomy & Cell Biology\, Heidelberg University \nHost: Matthijs Verhage\nLocation: Spectrum 5\, VU Research building \nProfessor Thomas Kuner is a leading neuroscientist and Director of the Department of Functional Neuroanatomy at Heidelberg University whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of brain-tumor biology and neuro-oncology. His research integrates neuroanatomical\, electrophysiological\, and imaging techniques to explore how neural circuits interact with disease states\, particularly malignant brain tumors. Kuner’s work has been pivotal in demonstrating that glioblastoma cells do not exist in isolation but form functional communication networks with healthy neurons. \nA landmark achievement in his career was co-supervising the groundbreaking 2019 Nature paper “Glutamatergic synaptic input to glioma cells drives brain tumour progression.” In this study\, Kuner and colleagues showed for the first time that neurons form bona fide excitatory synapses onto glioma cells\, using ultrastructural and functional evidence to reveal that glutamatergic signaling from neurons drives tumor growth and invasion. These synaptic contacts mirror normal\nneuronal synapses in structure and function\, suggesting that brain activity can accelerate malignancy. \nThis discovery has reshaped the field of cancer neuroscience by identifying a direct neuronal influence on tumor progression and opening avenues for therapeutic intervention. It has also led to high-profile recognition: Kuner and his collaborators were awarded the BIAL Award in Biomedicine in 2024 for this work\, which has propelled clinical trials testing synaptic signaling blockers in glioblastoma patients. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://vu-live.zoom.us/j/93378349128?pwd=WVVvRU8vOG1FeFJLODU5S0Z4azFHQT09 \nMeeting ID: 933 7834 9128\nPasscode: seminar \n  URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/cncr-seminar-series-synaptic-communication-between-neurons-and-cancer-cells/ LOCATION:VU research building\, De Boelelaan 1100\, Amsterdam\, 1081 HV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260212T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260123T091313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T101142Z UID:4665-1770906600-1770919200@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:DCVA & RegMed XB Community Event DESCRIPTION:For academic researchers and healthcare innovators interested in valorization\, entrepreneurship\, and accelerating from lab to patient. \nRegMed XB is pleased to invite you to the next Dutch CardioVascular Alliance & RegMed XB Community Event. Mark your calendar:\n📅 Date: 12 February 2026\n📍Location: Grand Hotel Karel V\, Utrecht \nProgram \n\n14:30-15:00 Walk in & registration\n15:00-16:45 Plenary program including two keynotes by academic founders on their entrepreneurial journey:\n\nDr. René van Es\, founder & CSO\, Cordys Analytics and Associate Professor\, UMC Utrecht\nDr. Stefan Braam\, founder & CTO\, Ncardia and Cellistic\nPitches from promising startup teams\n\n\n16:45-17:00 Farewell outgoing DCVA managing director (Prof. Jolien Roos-Hesselink) and welcome of the new DCVA managing director (Prof. Eric Boersma)\n17:00-18:00 Networking drinks URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/dcva-regmed-xb-community-event/ LOCATION:Grant Hotel Karel V\, Geertebolwerk 1\, Utrecht\, 3511 XA\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260211T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260211T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20260113T081608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T082029Z UID:4580-1770811200-1770832800@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Collaborative workshops NWA ORC 2026 DESCRIPTION:Between 6 February and 17 March 2026\, NWO will be organising collaborative workshops for the twelve themes in the NWA ORC 2026. During the workshops\, you will meet researchers and parties interested in a specific theme and explore opportunities to combine ideas. Participants will gain insight into who is interested in developing a proposal and which consortia are being formed. \nWho is it for?\nThe workshops are open to anyone who wants to contribute to research on one of the twelve themes. Two consecutive workshops will be organised for each theme\, during which you will be brought into contact with other interested parties and supported in combining research ideas and exploring opportunities for collaboration. The meetings contribute to the creation of new and diverse collaborations. \nTo participate in the collaborative workshops\, you must register in advance. This form asks\, among other things\, about your expertise and contribution to the impact of the theme. These registrations form the basis of the workshops and will be shared with the participants in advance. \nGood to know: the intended main applicant must be present at both collaborative workshops on the relevant theme\, or send a substitute. If a substitute participates\, they may replace a maximum of one main applicant at a time. Substitutes must register using the form. \nDates and location\nTwo consecutive workshops will be organised for each of the twelve themes. The meetings will take place in the afternoon in the Beatrix Building\, Jaarbeurs Utrecht. The walk-in lunch will start at 12:00\, followed by the programme at 13:00. The substantive programme will end no later than 17:00\, followed by drinks. \nThe following theme might be of particular interest to Adore researchers:\nThe right balance in immune responses: multidisciplinary insights for regenerative therapies \nRoute: Regenerative medicine: gamechanger on the way to wide application \n\nWorkshop 1: 11 February 2026\nWorkshop 2: 12 March 2026\n\nSign up here to join the collaborative workshops. URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/collaborative-workshops-nwa-orc-2026/ LOCATION:Beatrix Gebouw\, Jaarbeurs Utrecht\, Jaarbeursplein 6\, Utrecht\, 3521 CA CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251217T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251217T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20251003T052710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T124920Z UID:4081-1765962000-1765994400@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Adore Symposium DESCRIPTION:1st Adore Symposium – December 17\, 2025\nRDC ADORE\, Van der Boechorststraat 6B Amsterdam \nAdore: Integrating Oncology and Neuroscience Research\nWe are delighted to invite you to the 1st Adore Symposium\, taking place on December 17th\, 2025\, at RDC Adore! \nThis day-long event brings together oncology and neuroscience researchers to collaborate on groundbreaking insights at the Onco-Neuro interface. Together\, we strive to accelerate impact for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. \nA day of cross-pollination and connection\nShowcasing: \n\nAdore’s mission and vision\nKeynote lecture by a leading expert\nPresentations of boundbreaking Onco-Neuro research pairs\nPerspective on Industry alliances\nInteractive workshops\nNetworking opportunities over lunch and reception\n\n\n\n Final Programme: 1st Adore Symposium\n \nAdore: Integrating Oncology and Neuroscience Research \n \n\nTime\nSession\nSpeaker(s)\n\n\n09:30 – 10:00\nWalk-in and registration\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:10\nWelcome\nJort Vijverberg\n\n\n10:10 – 10:20\nAdore’s mission & vision\nChristine de Veij Mestdagh\n\n\n10:20 – 10:40\nFundamental Research Portfolio\nGuus Smit & Maarten Bijlsma\n\n\n10:40 – 11:25\n\n Keynote: “Trace me if you CAN – Unraveling How Cancer-Associated Neurons Shape the TME and Cancer Progression”\n \nVera Thiel\n\n\n11:25 – 11:40\nCoffee break\n\n\n\n11:40 – 12:05\nTranslational Research Portfolio: Tracking biologicals with PET\nWillemien Menke – van der Hoeven van Oordt & Elsmarieke van de Giessen\n\n\n12:05 – 12:25\nTranslational Research Portfolio: CRISPR Therapy\nRob Wolthuis & Mark Verheijen\n\n\n12:25 – 12:55\nPanel discussion: Bridging the Gap: Accelerating Healthcare Innovation through Responsible Public-Private Collaboration\n\n Jort Vijverberg\, Marc Roelofs\, Arjen Brussaard & Maria Themeli \n \n\n\n13:00 – 14:00\n\n Lunch & Market with Adore Partner stands and Adore Project Posters\n \n\n\n\n14:00 – 16:30\n\n Parallel Workshops:\n Workshop 1: Bringing interdisciplinarity to fruition\n Workshop 2: Crash course valorisation\n \n\n\n\n16:30 – 18:00\nNetworking opportunity with drinks & bites\n\n\n\n\nThis event is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list\, please contact us as info.adore@amsterdamumc.nl. \nIf you plan to join remotetly\, please use the following Teams link.  URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/adore-symposium/ LOCATION:RDC Adore\, Van der Boechorststraat 6B\, Amsterdam\, 1081 BT\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Internal,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Reni-en-Marianne-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017 DTSTAMP:20260423T231402 CREATED:20251002T120828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T123449Z UID:4193-1760400000-1760659199@www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl SUMMARY:Cancer Neuroscience Conference DESCRIPTION:The nervous system influences cancer in many ways\, and vice versa. This bidirectional crosstalk between both the central and peripheral nervous system and cancer has changed our understanding of malignant diseases throughout the body. Recent seminal discoveries in the emerging field of cancer neuroscience have already led to new therapeutic concepts that target harmful neuro-cancer interactions. \nThe first EACR conference on this exciting and rapidly evolving topic brings together international leaders of the field: to identify the most relevant current insights\, and to develop a roadmap for future preclinical\, translational and clinical research. \nRegistration for this conference has now closed. URL:https://www.adore.amsterdamumc.nl/event/cancer-neuroscience-conference/ LOCATION:The Euskalduna Conference Centre\, Avda. Abandoibarra\, 4\, Bilbao\, 48011\, Spain CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR