The training dedicated to improving the research management capabilities and administrative skills of IMGGE staff was held online on January 13, 2025. This year, the training program was elevated to a higher level by integrating the topics covered in the previous six trainings into one comprehensive program. IMGGE staff who had submitted project proposals that did not receive funding in the recent period or, who are currently preparing or planning to prepare EU or other international proposals, were offered personalized advice. Dr. Marija Schwirtlich and Dr. Danijela Drakulic presented their project proposals, which had been evaluated over the past two years. Following their presentations, a discussion occurred with Prof. David Linden, Prof. Adrian Harwood, Dr. Spyros Petrakis, and Marco Berndes (Funding and Policy Advisor). They provided Marija and Danijela with feedback and main suggestions to improve the quality of their proposed studies.
It is our great pleasure to announce our third Spring school: “Emerging technologies and new horizons for research and therapy of human Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs)” as part of the project STREAMLINE funded by the European Union. The School will be held at the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade (IMGGE), Belgrade, Serbia from April 9th to April 11th 2025 and will be co-organized by IMGGE and Cardiff University, UK.
Why STREAMLINE International School: The School will offer a comprehensive guide to current state-of-the-art research of NDDs based on the application of patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), brain organoids and OMICS analysis. By face-to-face lectures, discussion sessions and practical demonstrations, the International School will guide you from the understanding of the clinical perspective of NDDs, human cell functional genomics, modelling NDDs using iPSCs and brain organoids, emerging imaging technologies to study cell architecture, dynamics and function to the translation from cell mechanism to patient biology. It will provide knowledge and understanding of current approaches and technologies to support future research and international collaboration.
Who should attend this International Streamline School: PhD students from the Western Balkan region with interest in research and therapy of NDDs.
Costs: travel (train/bus tickets), accommodation and subsistence costs will be covered by the project STREAMLINE.
Language: English
How to apply: Please apply via the Google form at the link or scan QR code below
Selection procedure: To enable comfortable interactions between the instructors and attendees, the numbers of participants will be limited to a maximum of 25. The selection will be based on qualification, current work, and motivation letter regarding the ongoing or future research within the field of NDDs.
Decisions on acceptance will be announced by email on February 7th.