This two week-long summer school aims to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of neurodegenerative dementia, blending scientific rigor with practical applications.
By engaging with cutting-edge research, real-world case studies and practical lab tours, participants will gain invaluable insights into the complexities of neurodegenerative dementia, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to care and research. Students will obtain valuable skills in critical and constructive thinking, and will learn how to translate obtained knowledge and ideas into a high-quality presentation.
Course overview
- Course dates: TBA for 2027
- Attendance: In-person
- Forms of tuition: Lectures, tours, discussion, debates, workgroups
- Forms of assessment: Debate, report, presentation
- See the course curriculum
Course level
- Minimum level: Master's
- Language: English, B2 level or higher (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
- See the entry requirements
Workload
- Credits: Equivalent to 3 ECTS
- Contact hours: 50
- Self-study hours: 10
Lecturers
- Course coordinator: Dr. Willem de Haan, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology
- Dr. Sven van der Lee, Dr. Lisa Waterink, Dr. Inge Verberk, Dr. Ruud Wijdeven, Drs. Daphne Nijland, Drs. Leo Pieperhoff, Dr. Floor Duits, Dr. Casper de Boer, Prof. Ronald van Kesteren, , Dr. Kim de Kleijn, Dr. Sanne Vermorgen, Em. Prof. Philip Scheltens