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Thursday, July 9
 

08:15 CEST

Coffee
Thursday July 9, 2026 08:15 - 08:30 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 08:15 - 08:30 CEST
TBA

08:30 CEST

Morning Primer
Thursday July 9, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
A reflection on the previous day's learnings and a grounding in how the current day's sessions are critical to Translational Medicine.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Foty

Richard Foty

Director of Epidemiology & Data Analytics, Respond Health, HealthEdge Innovation
Richard Foty is the Director of Epidemiology & Data Analytics at Respond Health, where he is helping to develop and leverage sophisticated techniques in AI to draw critical intelligence from the largest health dataset in the USA. His work focuses on translating complex data into actionable... Read More →
avatar for Marc van Mil

Marc van Mil

Associate Professor Biomedical Education, UMC Utrecht
Marc van Mil is associate professor biomedical education at University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands. He cares about and contributes to the professional development of future clinicians, clinician scientists and biomedical scientists; both by being an excellent teacher and... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
TBA

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 1
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 2
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Speakers
avatar for Roos de Jonge

Roos de Jonge

Assistant professor community engaged learning, UMC Utrecht
Roos de Jonge studied Medical Biology at the University of Amsterdam and obtained her PhD in the AMC at the Department of Neurosience with the topic: "Genetic profiling of the peripheral nervous system". Due to an extensive role as a caregiver for her daughter with a congenital heart... Read More →
avatar for Norm Rosenblum

Norm Rosenblum

Pediatric Nephrologist, Senior Scientist, SickKids, U Toronto
Dr. Norman Rosenblum is Professor of Paediatrics, Physiology, and Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, a Paediatric Nephrologist and Senior Scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children, and Scientific Director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 3
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Speakers
avatar for Berent Prakken

Berent Prakken

Emeritus professor, UMC Utrecht
Berent Prakken (MD, PhD) is vice-dean and director of the biomedical education centre at the Utrecht Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU), the Netherlands. He is also professor of pediatric immunology at the UMCU and honorary professor at the University of Ghent, Belgium. Berent Prakken... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 4
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Speakers
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Sanne ter Meulen

Assistant professor, UMC Utrecht
Biography Sanne ter Meulen – de Jong, PhDSanne ter Meulen is assistant professor in biomedical education at University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands. She obtained her PhD at the department Medical Physiology of the UMC Utrecht in 2015, concerning the detection of cardiac... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 5
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 6
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Speakers
avatar for Ernest Diez Benavente

Ernest Diez Benavente

Assistant Professor, University Medical Center Utrecht
As an Assistant Professor in experimental cardiology at the UMC Utrecht (Netherlands) my group focusses on the analysis of complex biological data to understand sex differences in atherosclerosis. In addition, we have a strong motivation to valorise our findings into clinically relevant... Read More →
avatar for Vicki Seyfert-Margolis

Vicki Seyfert-Margolis

Respond health
Dr. Seyfert-Margolis founded RespondHealth (previously known as My Own Med, Inc.) to disrupt incumbent methods of clinical trialing, new product trialing and patient registry development – all in service of her aim to deliver better health outcomes to those afflicted with disease... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA

09:00 CEST

Translating Innovation: A Collaborative Case Study 2
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Session Description:
This session invites participants to immerse themselves in a multi-day, unfolding case study rooted in the real-world complexities of translating an early scientific discovery into a potential therapeutic intervention. The case simulates the iterative process of decision-making under uncertainty, encouraging participants to explore what it takes to move a promising innovation forward within a multidisciplinary and stakeholder-rich environment. This experience is less about finding the “right” answer and more about learning to ask the right questions.
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Explore the breadth of translational challenges involved in moving scientific discovery toward clinical and societal impact, especially in the context of paediatric oncology.
  2. Develop skills in cross-disciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement required to navigate real-world innovation pathways.
  3. Reflect on the role of ambiguity, iteration, and diverse perspectives in shaping the translational process—from early preclinical work through to clinical trial design and beyond.
 
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA

10:30 CEST

Break
Thursday July 9, 2026 10:30 - 10:45 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 10:30 - 10:45 CEST
TBA

10:45 CEST

Reflections on Translation: Lessons from the Case Study
Thursday July 9, 2026 10:45 - 11:45 CEST
Session Description:
In this facilitated discussion, we revisit the case study experience through the eyes of participants and a panel of experts who have walked similar paths in real-world translational medicine. Together, we’ll reflect on the decisions made, the uncertainties faced, and the multidisciplinary perspectives required to move a promising innovation forward. This session is not about evaluating performance but about surfacing insights, challenging assumptions, and exploring the broader themes that emerged. Participants will have the chance to pose questions, share takeaways, and consider how this experience might shape their approach to future translational challenges.
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Reflect critically on the translational case study experience, identifying key decision points, trade-offs, and moments of uncertainty.
  2. Engage in dialogue with experienced practitioners, drawing connections between the case and real-world examples of translational medicine.
  3. Synthesize themes across the case study, including ethical considerations, stakeholder alignment, evidence generation, and clinical applicability.
Speakers
avatar for Ernest Diez Benavente

Ernest Diez Benavente

Assistant Professor, University Medical Center Utrecht
As an Assistant Professor in experimental cardiology at the UMC Utrecht (Netherlands) my group focusses on the analysis of complex biological data to understand sex differences in atherosclerosis. In addition, we have a strong motivation to valorise our findings into clinically relevant... Read More →
avatar for Marc van Mil

Marc van Mil

Associate Professor Biomedical Education, UMC Utrecht
Marc van Mil is associate professor biomedical education at University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands. He cares about and contributes to the professional development of future clinicians, clinician scientists and biomedical scientists; both by being an excellent teacher and... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 10:45 - 11:45 CEST
TBA

11:45 CEST

Break and Move to Botanical Gardens
Thursday July 9, 2026 11:45 - 12:00 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 11:45 - 12:00 CEST
TBA

12:00 CEST

Lunch
Thursday July 9, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
TBA

13:00 CEST

Personal Journey
Thursday July 9, 2026 13:00 - 13:15 CEST
In these 15-minute sessions, scientists and clinicians who previously attended a Eureka course share their personal experiences and the impact the course had on their careers.
Thursday July 9, 2026 13:00 - 13:15 CEST
TBA

13:15 CEST

Professional Development 3
Thursday July 9, 2026 13:15 - 14:15 CEST
Professional Development 3: How Do You Bounce Forward?
In your studies and work, you will encounter some thresholds, pitfalls, and other ravines that you may need to climb out of. Here, you will learn how to cope with these issues by increasing your own resilience. 
Objectives: Objectives for professional development session 3 are based on Positive Psychology Resilience Frameworks. Anita and Janine share interactive “mindful”, “grit”, “optimism”, “gratitude” and "self-compassion" exercises as a guide to: 
1. create your own best strategies for resilience
2. apply them in your personal and professional lives.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes - we will be in the garden. This session includes a brief "mindful walk"/soundscape. 
Click here to listen to the soundscape
Speakers
avatar for Janine Geerling

Janine Geerling

Assistant Professor, UMC Utrecht
As a biomedical scientist specialized in higher education teaching, I dedicate myself to designing and providing educational activities that stimulate the development of student's research skills. More specifically, I focus on training students to design their research in an inclusive... Read More →
avatar for Anita Small

Anita Small

Owner/Founder, Small LANGUAGE CONNECTIONS
Dr. Anita Small is a sociolinguist, educator, mediator and researcher - inspired to bridge different worlds through communication, arts, language and culture. Founder/owner of small LANGUAGE CONNECTIONS, working with non-profit organizations, educational institutions, museums, theatres... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 13:15 - 14:15 CEST
TBA

14:15 CEST

Break
Thursday July 9, 2026 14:15 - 14:30 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 14:15 - 14:30 CEST
TBA

14:30 CEST

Creativity and Science
Thursday July 9, 2026 14:30 - 17:00 CEST
Anna van Suchtelen and Marc van Mil combine their artistic and educational backgrounds to form an artist-scientist team for Eureka’s creativity program. Their workshop Creativity and Science highlights the false dilemma of considering art and science as binary opposites. The core theme of the workshop is that creativity is not a talent that one either has or does not have: it is a tool that can be activated and deactivated. Through participating in hands-on group activities, students learn when, why, and how creativity can be deployed in their professional lives.
Learning Objectives: Creativity and Science

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
  1. recognize and develop your own creative potential 
  2. use your creativity as a tool for generating ideas and solving problems 
  3. use your creativity as a tool to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Speakers
avatar for Roos de Jonge

Roos de Jonge

Assistant professor community engaged learning, UMC Utrecht
Roos de Jonge studied Medical Biology at the University of Amsterdam and obtained her PhD in the AMC at the Department of Neurosience with the topic: "Genetic profiling of the peripheral nervous system". Due to an extensive role as a caregiver for her daughter with a congenital heart... Read More →
avatar for Marc van Mil

Marc van Mil

Associate Professor Biomedical Education, UMC Utrecht
Marc van Mil is associate professor biomedical education at University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands. He cares about and contributes to the professional development of future clinicians, clinician scientists and biomedical scientists; both by being an excellent teacher and... Read More →
avatar for Anna van Suchtelen

Anna van Suchtelen

visual artist & writer, independent
Anna van Suchtelen (New York 1961) studied Literature (MA) in Groningen, the Netherlands and Visual Arts at University of California San Diego, USA. She is an artist and a writer. Text and narrative play a crucial role in her visual work, which includes installations, audio works... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 14:30 - 17:00 CEST
TBA

17:00 CEST

Evaluation Survey Day 5
Thursday July 9, 2026 17:00 - 17:15 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 17:00 - 17:15 CEST
TBA

20:00 CEST

Conference Dinner
Thursday July 9, 2026 20:00 - 22:30 CEST
Thursday July 9, 2026 20:00 - 22:30 CEST
TBA
 
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