The Keystone meeting Aging: Immune Function and Organ Health will bring together experts to explore how the immune system shapes organ health, longevity, and strategies for rejuvenation. Recent discoveries reveal that aging is influenced by immune function and inflammation, opening new avenues for therapies to counter aging and age-related disease.
This meeting will integrate cutting-edge insights in immune biology and organ science, focusing on immune regulation of organ preservation and communication. In partnership with the Keystone Innate Immunity meeting, it [...]
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On 9 January 2026, the Medical Statistics and Ageing group at the LUMC is organizing a mini-symposium on the latest developments in the analysis of longitudinal data for ageing research, titled “Large-scale longitudinal data for ageing research: from classic to novel questions.” Please find the programme below, including abstracts. If you would like to attend, please let us know via the registration form below.
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Following the enthusiastic response to the first Dutch Dementia Researchers Conference in 2024, we are excited to announce the second edition of the DDRC, taking place on February 12, 2026, at 1931 Congrescentrum in ’s‑Hertogenbosch.
On behalf of Alzheimer Nederland, ZonMw, Health~Holland, and DEMPACT, we warmly invite all dementia researchers, from all disciplines, to join us for another inspiring and collaborative day. The DDRC is your platform to share research, foster new connections, and learn about studies that advance our [...]
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On November 12th, a succesful and well-attended Strategic Meeting was held regarding the split into two new research subthemes of LEGend. It took place in the LEVEL building across from the LUMC. Much valuable input was given on the important points under consideration. These were (1) how to name the subtheme on aging, as well as possibly rename LEGend as a theme , (2) what vision on research this subtheme should have and which topics should fit into [...]
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The annual symposium of the Dutch Reproducibility Network will be held at the Poortgebouw, Leiden on 19 January 2026.
Join this event to discuss how institutions can bring policy on open science and reproducibility into research practice. The event is open for anyone working in research and education.
In four workshops and two plenary sessions, topics of culture change, recognition, and behavior change will be discussed. You can contribute to the program and showcase your own reproducibility related project during [...]
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LUMC Global has launched the new LUMC Global PhD Scholarship 2026. Deadline for applications is 09 March 2026.
This scheme fosters international collaboration and advances global health through innovative research. It supports three high-quality, new PhD projects, attracting outstanding candidates from lower- and middle-income countries.
This unique program enables fellows to conduct 3 to 6 months of research annually at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) in the Netherlands, while completing the rest of their research in their home country.
It [...]
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PhD candidate Mari Groenendaal will defend her PhD thesis “Maintaining meaningful activities for persons living with dementia” on the 28th of January at 1.00 PM. You can join in person at the Academiegebouw in Leiden, or via the livestream.
To learn more about Mari’s work, you can visit the project page: Van huis naar het verpleeghuis: behouden van betekenisvolle activiteiten bij dementie
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PhD candidate Melanie van der Velde- van Buuringen will defend her PhD thesis “INSIDE OUT: Garden use by people living with dementia in nursing homes” on the 25th of November at 1.00 PM. You can join in person at the Academiegebouw in Leiden, or via the livestream.
To learn more about Melanie’s work, you can visit the project page: Vitale tuin
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PhD candidate Martine Kant-Bosma will defend her PhD thesis “Visuospatial neglect during and after geriatric rehabilitation. Keeping it NeAR!” on the 4th of November at 1.00 PM. You can join in person at the Academiegebouw in Leiden, or via the livestream.
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Have you ever wondered which other researchers at Leiden University and LUMC are working on topics related to aging, later life, and society? This is your chance to find out!
We warmly invite you to a Leiden University network meeting for experts, researchers, and educationalists working in the field of Aging & Society across Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center. The aim of this gathering is to foster interdisciplinary connections, encourage collaboration across faculties, and create opportunities for exchange [...]
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