Summer School Highlights:

Knowledge and Understanding

• Core Neuroscience Concepts: Develop a strong understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system, including key concepts in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology.
• Neurobiology of Diseases: Understand the mechanisms underlying common neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

Skills Development

• Hands-On Techniques: Acquire introductory practical skills in neuroscience research, such as brain dissection, microscopy, electrophysiology and neuroimaging analysis.
• Clinical practice: Develop practical clinical skills in emergency medicine and neurology, including advanced cardiac resuscitation (ACR), blood sampling, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) puncture techniques.
• Data Analysis: Develop skills in processing and interpreting data using bioinformatics, statistical tools, and computational models relevant to neuroscience.

Communication and Collaboration

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster collaboration across disciplines, including biology, medicine and physiology, to address complex neuroscience challenges.

Explore the course HERE.

Date: 22-26 June, 2026

Location: Faculty of Health, University of Angers, France

Application Deadline: 12 April, 2026

Eligibility:

• The course is open to students who have completed two years of Medicine/Biological Sciences/Pharmacy/Veterinary/Midwifery and who may be interested in pursuing a M.D. or Ph.D. programme and envision a career in scientific or medical research.
• The selection of students will be made considering motivation, English level and previous research experience, if any.

Fees:

• Students from partner universities: 500 €
• Students from non-partner universities: 600 €
• Professionals: 1,000 €

Fees include welcoming and teaching materials, coffee breaks and weekday lunches, social activities, transport pass and all costs related to scientific visits.
The Summer Schools do not cover the costs of passports, visas, health insurance, travel to and from Angers, accommodation, breakfasts dinners.

For more information about the summer school, visit the website HERE.