Every two years, the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) organises a Summer School that brings together leading researchers and early-career scientists in the field of neuroscience. This year’s edition, entitled “Insight in the Human Brain,” will take place from 17–19 June 2026 at the Trippenhuis in Amsterdam.
Although the human brain has been studied for centuries, our ability to investigate its cellular and molecular organisation in human tissue has advanced dramatically only in recent years. Driven by breakthroughs in high-resolution imaging, spatial and single-cell omics, large-scale data integration, and AI-based analysis, human brain tissue research is rapidly transforming our understanding of brain function and disease. By organising the Insight in the Human Brain summer school, we aim to educate and update researchers on state-of-the-art experimental and computational approaches, while highlighting the importance of high-quality tissue procurement and detailed donor phenotyping. By bringing together leading international experts in neuroscience, neuropathology, imaging, and data science, the NIN summer school will provide a unique platform for training, networking, and in-depth exchange among researchers, students, and clinicians in this fast-evolving field.
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Who is the summer school open to?
Advanced students and professionals in neuroscience and related disciplines, including neuroscientists, biologists, psychologists, and clinicians. All participants are expected to have a minimum of bachelor-level knowledge in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field.
What are the participation costs?
The registration fee is currently estimated at €450, but the final amount may change depending on subsidies and donations. No payment is required at the preregistration stage. We aim to accommodate approximately 170 attendees.
Who are the confirmed speakers?
Nikolaos Daskalakis, Seth Grant, Inge Holtman, David A. Lewis, Jeff Lichtman, Mikael Simons, Bart de Strooper, Dietmar Thal, Maree Webster.
What topics does the programme cover?
The programme will feature lectures by internationally renowned scientists and award recipients at the forefront of human brain research. They will present their work across three main themes: the analysis of human brain tissue, the utilisation of large data sets, and the procurement of human brain tissue for research. In addition oral presentation will be selected from the abstracts.
Who are the members of the organising committee?
Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience: Inge Huitinga, Maarten Kole, Evgenia Salta, Chris de Zeeuw
Where does the event take place?
Trippenhuis, KNAW
Kloveniersburgwal 29, 1011 JV Amsterdam, the Netherlands
How can I get more information?
For further details, please contact the organisers by e-mail at: summerschool2026@nin.knaw.nl
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