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In this one-week Summer School, you will learn about the role of gut microbiota in mental health. You will also get hands-on experience with analysing gut microbiota data, and discuss amongst each other how to design, conduct and interpret experiments on the associations between the gut microbiome and the brain. Workshops and interactive lectures will be given by a group of international experts.
Download the flyer here.
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State-of-the-art knowledge of gut microbiota-brain axis research
You will have a good understanding of the promises and pitfalls of studying the gut microbiome in relation to mental health.
Learned from experts
Leo Lahti, PhD (Turku University), Aletta Kraneveld (Utrecht University), Rochellys Diaz Heijtz (Karolinska Institutet) & many others
Hands-on gut microbiota data analysis
Practical sessions on with real gut microbiota data performed using R data, guided by experts
Acknowledgement & networking
Certificate of participation (2 ECTs) is awarded upon completion. You will also gain many opportunities to expand your network.
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7 - 11 July 2025
Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Who can apply?
We welcome participants from various backgrounds, including nutrition, medicine, (micro)biology, neuroscience, behavioural science and psychiatry. We welcome master students, PhD students, postdocs and professionals who are interested in doing research on the gut-brain axis. Experience with statistical analysis in R is advised.
How much does it cost?
Early bird (until 1 April) : EUR 700
Normal price (from 2 April) : EUR 800
How to apply?
Please register here.
You will need: a CV a motivation letter Limited spots are available. Registration may close after we reach the maximum quota.
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Do you have any additional questions?
Please contact b3summercourse.psy@radboudumc.nl
