Adore Community

Amsterdam is home to a dynamic community of over 2,000 researchers specializing in neurology and oncology, making it the largest neuro-oncology research hub worldwide. Adore collaborates closely with leading institutions across the campus, including O|2, Amsterdam UMC, the Imaging Center, MATRIX Innovation Center, and the VU Research Facility, fostering an environment of cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.

While the majority of our affiliates are based in Amsterdam, Adore welcomes researchers from across the Netherlands and beyond. By expanding our community, we aim to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, attract top talent, and drive innovative breakthroughs. As a member of Adore, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the research community, provide valuable insights, and grow alongside the initiative.

Our community has three core values

Collaborating on groundbreaking onco-neuro research
Sharing knowledge and building connections
Supporting talent and growth

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Pre-opening event RDC Adore

1st Adore Symposium

1st Adore Symposim

1st Adore Symposium

Photographer: Mark van den Brink

Events and Activities

Below we showcase both internal and external events designed to support researchers at all career stages, from junior to senior.

Through seminars, workshops, symposia, and social gatherings, these events foster collaboration, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and drive innovation to improve patient outcomes.

Explore the listings below to find your next opportunity for connection and discovery. If you would like to propose an event, please contact us at sbox.adore@amsterdamumc.nl.

Stay connected and join our upcoming community events.

09 maart 2026

Methods in Cancer Neuroscience

Course Cancer 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 […]

$5,300

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12 maart 2026

Learning Path Valorisation and Impact | IXA

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 […]

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12 maart 2026

Online R2 Platform Introduction Workshop

Online R2 Platform Introduction Workshop: Omics Data Analysis and Visualization The 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 […]

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17 maart 2026

BeNeLux GPCR meeting

Join AIMMS for the BeNeLux GPCR meeting on March 17th! 🎟 Spaces are filling up fast, register now via the link below! 📍 O|2 Building at VU Centre for Teaching […]

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26 maart 2026

Workshop co-creation

Break out of traditional research thinking and design research with people, not just for them. Adore recognises that many of today’s challenges in patient care cannot be solved through conventional, […]

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02 april 2026

Create the Future 2026: Emerging technologies Shaping the Future of work

Create the Future is back. On 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 […]

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07 april 2026

Drug Repurposing Venture Challenge | FAST

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 […]

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23 april 2026

Dimensionality Reduction for Life-Scientists (Boudewijn Lelieveldt)

Speaker: Boudewijn Lelieveldt (LUMC) Location: O|2 building, Auditorium The rapid advancements in single-cell and spatial -OMICS measurement technologies are currently revolutionizing life-sciences, and high-dimensional data collections have become nearly ubiquitous […]

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25 augustus 2026

The Brain Conference on CANCER NEUROSCIENCE

Attendance type(s): In Person FENS members will benefit from preferential rates Event Dates: 25-28 Aug 2026 Early registration and stipend applications deadline: 2 March 2026 Regular registration and abstract submission deadline (no further stipend […]

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Our Community in Action

The GEN-BioDORA project was launched in 2024 with the goal of establishing a central biobank for the secure, centralized, and digital storage of genetic material. The GEN-BioDORA biobank provides a rich source of high-quality data for researchers across multiple disciplines. By combining genetic information from diverse patient groups and diseases, it offers a solid foundation for interdisciplinary collaboration within the ADORE initiative, where cancer researchers and neuroscientists work together. By integrating expertise from different fields, researchers gain deeper insights into the genetic basis of neurological disorders and can develop personalized treatment strategies for cancer patients. Dr. Lansbergen attended the EACR Cancer Neuroscience Conference in Bilbao to present the project’s objectives and key deliverables.