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

Photographer: Mark van den Brink

Events and Activities

Adore hosts a wide range of 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.

17 december 2025

Adore Symposium

1st Adore Symposium – December 17, 2025 RDC ADORE, Van der Boechorststraat 6B Amsterdam Adore: Integrating Oncology and Neuroscience Research We are delighted to invite you to the 1st Adore Symposium, […]

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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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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.