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Sunday, July 5
 

15:00 CEST

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Sunday July 5, 2026 15:00 - 15:30 CEST
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Sunday July 5, 2026 15:00 - 15:30 CEST
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  Logistics

15:30 CEST

Arrival at Kitchen Bar Danel
Sunday July 5, 2026 15:30 - 16:00 CEST
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Sunday July 5, 2026 15:30 - 16:00 CEST
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  Social

16:00 CEST

Welcome and Introductions
Sunday July 5, 2026 16:00 - 18:00 CEST
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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 →
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 →
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 →
Sunday July 5, 2026 16:00 - 18:00 CEST
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  Plenary

18:00 CEST

Drinks & Bites
Sunday July 5, 2026 18:00 - 19:00 CEST
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Sunday July 5, 2026 18:00 - 19:00 CEST
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  Social
 
Monday, July 6
 

08:15 CEST

Coffee
Monday July 6, 2026 08:15 - 08:30 CEST
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Monday July 6, 2026 08:15 - 08:30 CEST
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  Break

08:30 CEST

Morning Primer
Monday July 6, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
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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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
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  Plenary

09:00 CEST

Bridging the Valley of Death: Exploring the Critical Skills and Strategies Necessary in Translational Medicine
Monday July 6, 2026 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
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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 →
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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
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  Plenary

10:00 CEST

Break + Coffee
Monday July 6, 2026 10:00 - 10:15 CEST
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Monday July 6, 2026 10:00 - 10:15 CEST
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  Break

10:15 CEST

Giving Voice to Patients: A Personal Journey
Monday July 6, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
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This session explores the intersection of academic careers, parenthood, and education, highlighting how personal patient stories can enrich scientific research. Using real-life experiences, it demonstrates the value of integrating patient perspectives into translational medicine. Patients offer unique insights, act as powerful advocates, and can support research through fundraising and outreach. The talk encourages students to embrace perspective shifts, listen deeply to patients, and reflect on their own career paths beyond the academic rat race. It’s a call to connect science with humanity for more meaningful and impactful research.
Speakers
avatar for Pat Furlong

Pat Furlong

Founding President and CEO, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD)

Monday July 6, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
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  Plenary

11:15 CEST

Lunch
Monday July 6, 2026 11:15 - 12:15 CEST
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Monday July 6, 2026 11:15 - 12:15 CEST
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  Break

12:15 CEST

Personal Journey
Monday July 6, 2026 12:15 - 12:30 CEST
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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. Each speaker will provide insights into how the knowledge and skills they gained have been applied in their professional journeys. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to get to know the speakers better and to hear practical examples of how the concepts and strategies learned in the course can be effectively implemented to advance your own career.
Speakers
avatar for Femke van Wijk

Femke van Wijk

Professor Immunology and Manager Research Pediatrics, UMC Utrecht
Femke van Wijk is a Professor in Tissue Immunology at the Center for Translational Immunology at the University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU) in the Netherlands. Dr. van Wijk obtained her PhD on mechanisms of oral tolerance and allergic sensitization to peanut at the Utrecht University... Read More →
Monday July 6, 2026 12:15 - 12:30 CEST
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  Personal Journey

12:30 CEST

Professional Development 1
Monday July 6, 2026 12:30 - 13:30 CEST
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Professional Development 1: What Is Your "True North"?
In your career, you will learn different skills and types of knowledge. We learn less about our own drivers. Asking, “What is your true North” can keep you focused on what is most important to you in navigating your career. Create with Anita and Joris  your own “Leadership and Professional Development Toolkit”.
Objectives: Objectives for professional development session 1 are based on Strategic Innovative Change Frameworks (Bruce Mau Design, Massive Change Network and Lencioni's Framework for Cohesive Team Development). 
  1. To begin, you will develop your "Personal Manifesto for Growth" to start your own travel path in translational medicine. This is your personal “compass” to "be committed to your truth" within the context of translational medicine.
  2. Connect with yourself and your EUREKA Translational Medicine team, implementing Lencioni's model of group development.

    These serve as your guide as you navigate your career in translational medicine.
 
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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 12:30 - 13:30 CEST
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  Professional Development

13:30 CEST

Break
Monday July 6, 2026 13:30 - 13:45 CEST
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Monday July 6, 2026 13:30 - 13:45 CEST
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  Break

13:45 CEST

Science for Society: How Open Science is Changing Academia
Monday July 6, 2026 13:45 - 14:45 CEST
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Open Science is changing academia. But what is Open Science? And how will it affect you and your research? In this session we will explore with you what it means to embrace open science as part of translational research. We will invite you, as early career scientists, to contribute to Open Science and show you how you can do this. Science is changing; will you be an agent of change?
Learning objectives:
At the end of this session, students will be able to:
  1. Explain what Open Science is,
  2. Articulate the values of Open Science as a way of making science more inclusive and impactfull for society,
  3. Discuss how Open Science can be applied in daily practice of translational reseachers
Additional resources:
https://www.unesco.org/en/open-science 
https://youtu.be/I3Wkvx_ZaFo
Speakers
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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 13:45 - 14:45 CEST
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  Plenary

14:45 CEST

Introduction Apollo Society Utrecht
Monday July 6, 2026 14:45 - 14:55 CEST
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Monday July 6, 2026 14:45 - 14:55 CEST
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  Plenary

14:55 CEST

Break + Coffee
Monday July 6, 2026 14:55 - 15:15 CEST
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Monday July 6, 2026 14:55 - 15:15 CEST
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  Break

15:15 CEST

TBD: Translation in Action (Session Format Under Discussion)
Monday July 6, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 CEST
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This session slot is under discussion. Options include: (A) Interactive case study led by Chiara Di Resta on rare disease citizen science, (B) Translation stories panel with 2-3 speakers, or (C) Parallel sessions (speakers TBD).
Monday July 6, 2026 15:15 - 16:15 CEST
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  Plenary

16:15 CEST

Evaluation Survey Day 1 & 2
Monday July 6, 2026 16:15 - 16:30 CEST
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Please click here to complete the Day 1 & 2 Feedback Survey
Monday July 6, 2026 16:15 - 16:30 CEST
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  Logistics

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 1
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 2
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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Speakers
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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 3
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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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 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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 4
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 5
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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Speakers
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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 6
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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Speakers
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 →
avatar for Bas Vastert

Bas Vastert

Head of department of pediatric rheumatology ad inmunology, Wilhelmina Childrens’ Hospital, UMC Utrecht
I am a pediatric rheumatologist/immunologist and a translational researcher with a PhD on mechanisms of disease and therapy in severe Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in 2013. I am staff member of the department of pediatric rheumatology & immunology since 2012, and head of this... Read More →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 7
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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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 →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 8
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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Speakers
avatar for Casper Schoemaker

Casper Schoemaker

Advisor patient involvement in research and double talent, UMC Utrecht
Casper Schoemaker, PhD is an advisor on patient involvement in research at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital of the UMC Utrecht and INVOLV.He was trained as a researcher and he used to be a senior researcher and project leader at the National Institute for Public Health and the... Read More →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentoring Group 9
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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Speakers
avatar for Femke van Wijk

Femke van Wijk

Professor Immunology and Manager Research Pediatrics, UMC Utrecht
Femke van Wijk is a Professor in Tissue Immunology at the Center for Translational Immunology at the University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU) in the Netherlands. Dr. van Wijk obtained her PhD on mechanisms of oral tolerance and allergic sensitization to peanut at the Utrecht University... Read More →
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring, Sub

16:30 CEST

Mentorship 1
Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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Group Mentoring During Eureka Certificate Courses
 
Description
During the course, you’ll take part in two small-group mentoring sessions designed to help you reflect on and navigate professional dilemmas. These are not scientific discussions—they’re focused on your growth as a professional. You’ll join a group of 3–4 peers and two experienced Eureka faculty to explore real challenges from your work life in a supportive, confidential setting. The magic of these sessions is the shared experience—you’ll likely find that others have faced similar situations, and the insights from the group often lead to powerful new perspectives. We encourage you to come prepared with a professional dilemma you’d be willing to discuss.
 
Instructions
The goal of setting up group peer mentoring during the certificate Eureka courses is twofold: a) Assisting participants in learning new ways of approaching their career dilemmas b) Supporting them in developing adaptive expertise for critical problem solving. While doing so, they experience a format for peer mentoring that they can apply in their home institutions.
Before Starting:
  • Discuss how to create a safe environment (everything stays within the group)
  • Share the ground rules (focus on listening, do not come up too soon with practical solutions, ask the why questions, etc.)
  • Discuss what is needed for the group to work as a team (define the order of the case-providers, person who summarizes the dilemma, etc.) 
Eureka Group Mentoring – Suggested Method:
  • Step 1: Introduction. The case-provider explains their dilemma. The rest of the group is in active listening mode.
  • Step 2: Clarification. The group members ask specific questions to clarify the dilemma, and the case-provider answers directly.
  • Step 3: Problem Detection. Once the dilemma is clarified, the group members take 2 minutes to think of “deeper questions”. These can be related to facts, context, beliefs, feelings, standards, and values that play a role. Make sure that the questions are not solutions with a question mark. Each member asks one question on rotation till all the questions have been asked. The case-provider writes down all the questions.
  • Step 4: Answers. Monday July 6, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
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  Mentoring
 
Tuesday, July 7
 

08:15 CEST

Coffee
Tuesday July 7, 2026 08:15 - 08:30 CEST
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Tuesday July 7, 2026 08:15 - 08:30 CEST
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  Break

08:30 CEST

Morning Primer
Tuesday July 7, 2026 08:30 - 08:50 CEST
TBA
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 →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 08:30 - 08:50 CEST
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  Plenary

08:50 CEST

Welcome to Danone
Tuesday July 7, 2026 08:50 - 09:05 CEST
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If you're interested in speaking further with Johan Garssen, you can reach him at: J[email protected]
Tuesday July 7, 2026 08:50 - 09:05 CEST
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  Plenary

09:05 CEST

Introduction to the Case Study
Tuesday July 7, 2026 09:05 - 09:15 CEST
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Speakers
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 →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 09:05 - 09:15 CEST
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  Case Study

09:15 CEST

Innovation in Translational Medicine: Why Intellectual Property Matters
Tuesday July 7, 2026 09:15 - 10:15 CEST
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Intellectual property (IP) is a critical component of innovation in translational medicine, providing the legal protection necessary to safeguard novel ideas and inventions. Often overlooked in scientific training, IP is essential not only for commercialization but also for ensuring that research can be successfully translated to benefit patients. This session will cover the basics of intellectual property, its significance in the translational medicine process, and why and when researchers should start considering IP. We will discuss how early IP considerations can significantly impact the success of translating research into practical applications. The session will also relate these principles and their practical application to our case study.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the basics of intellectual property and its role in protecting innovation.
  2. Recognize the importance of intellectual property in translational medicine, beyond just commercialization.
  3. Apply intellectual property principles to the ongoing case study, illustrating their practical significance and timing consideration.
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Ogilvie

Claudia Ogilvie

Patent attorney, De Vries & Metman
Claudia Ogilvie is a senior patent attorney specialized in patent drafting, patent prosecution, and patent counselling in the biochemical and pharmaceutical field. Her technical expertise includes antibody and vaccine technology, (bio)pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic and prognostic... Read More →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 09:15 - 10:15 CEST
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  Plenary

10:15 CEST

Break + Coffee
Tuesday July 7, 2026 10:15 - 10:30 CEST
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Tuesday July 7, 2026 10:15 - 10:30 CEST
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  Break

10:30 CEST

De-Risking Health Tech Innovation: Applying the Scientific Method to Business Decisions
Tuesday July 7, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
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Health tech entrepreneurs and their investors face high-stakes decisions under deep uncertainty. In this session, Luigi Negri draws on 20+ years in pharma and health technology innovation to present a decision-making methodology grounded in the scientific method. Drawing from his newly published Springer book, De-Risking Investments in Medical Technology Innovation, he shares evidence from a comparative study showing that startups applying scientific rigor to business decisions actually move faster than those relying on intuition alone. The session explores how translational scientists can apply these principles as they consider entrepreneurial paths.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand how the scientific method can be applied to business and investment decisions in health tech.
  2. Identify common failure modes in health tech startups and how evidence-based approaches mitigate risk.
  3. Reflect on the intersection of scientific training and entrepreneurial thinking in translational medicine careers.
Speakers
LN

Luigi Negri

Managing Partner; Venture Partner, ThinKeen Global Consulting; Obloo Ventures
Tuesday July 7, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
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  Plenary

11:30 CEST

Lunch
Tuesday July 7, 2026 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
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Tuesday July 7, 2026 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
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  Break

12:30 CEST

Personal Journey
Tuesday July 7, 2026 12:30 - 12:45 CEST
TBA
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. Each speaker will provide insights into how the knowledge and skills they gained have been applied in their professional journeys.
Tuesday July 7, 2026 12:30 - 12:45 CEST
TBA
  Personal Journey

12:45 CEST

Danone Tour and Group Picture
Tuesday July 7, 2026 12:45 - 13:45 CEST
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Tuesday July 7, 2026 12:45 - 13:45 CEST
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  Logistics

13:45 CEST

Leveraging AI and Real-World Data in Translational Medicine: Shaping the Future
Tuesday July 7, 2026 13:45 - 14:45 CEST
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In this session, we'll explore how AI and real-world data can disrupt current research practices by providing insights that help identify unmet needs and focus research efforts more effectively. By thinking big picture, we will discuss how to move forward and apply these advanced tools to make meaningful impacts on patient outcomes. This session aims to inspire and equip participants with a forward-looking perspective on their role in advancing translational medicine.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Synthesize key learnings from the week's sessions and understand their practical applications.
  2. Explore how AI can leverage real-world data to identify unmet needs and direct research efforts.
  3. Discuss strategies for integrating AI insights into translational research to improve patient outcomes.
  4. Reflect on future directions in translational medicine and how to contribute to these advancements.
 
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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 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 →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 13:45 - 14:45 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

14:45 CEST

Break
Tuesday July 7, 2026 14:45 - 15:00 CEST
TBA
Tuesday July 7, 2026 14:45 - 15:00 CEST
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  Break

15:00 CEST

Case Study Group 1
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Case Study, Sub

15:00 CEST

Case Study Group 2
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
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 →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Case Study, Sub

15:00 CEST

Case Study Group 3
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
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 →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Case Study, Sub

15:00 CEST

Case Study Group 4
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
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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 →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Case Study, Sub

15:00 CEST

Case Study Group 5
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Case Study, Sub

15:00 CEST

Case Study Group 6
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
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 →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Case Study, Sub

15:00 CEST

Translating Innovation: A Collaborative Case Study 1
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
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.
 
Tuesday July 7, 2026 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Case Study

16:30 CEST

Break + Coffee
Tuesday July 7, 2026 16:30 - 16:45 CEST
TBA
Tuesday July 7, 2026 16:30 - 16:45 CEST
TBA
  Break

16:45 CEST

Reflections on Translation: Lessons from the Case Study
Tuesday July 7, 2026 16:45 - 17:45 CEST
TBA
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 →
Tuesday July 7, 2026 16:45 - 17:45 CEST
TBA
  Case Study

17:45 CEST

Evaluation Survey Day 3
Tuesday July 7, 2026 17:45 - 18:00 CEST
TBA
Please click here to complete the survey for Day 3
Tuesday July 7, 2026 17:45 - 18:00 CEST
TBA
  Logistics
 
Wednesday, July 8
 

08:15 CEST

Coffee
Wednesday July 8, 2026 08:15 - 08:30 CEST
TBA
Wednesday July 8, 2026 08:15 - 08:30 CEST
TBA
  Break

08:30 CEST

Morning Primer
Wednesday July 8, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
TBA
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

09:00 CEST

Navigating the Regulatory Pathway for Successful Translation to Benefit Patients
Wednesday July 8, 2026 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
TBA
Understanding the regulatory landscape is crucial for successful translational research. This session will provide an overview of the importance of regulation in the context of translational medicine, emphasizing the critical points at which researchers should consider regulatory requirements and their impact on the research process. We will explore the basics of clinical trials, key endpoints, special considerations for rare disease trials, and how these regulatory aspects apply to our case study. By integrating regulatory considerations early in the research process, researchers can better navigate the path from bench to bedside, ensuring compliance and facilitating the development of effective therapies.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the fundamental principles of clinical trials, including phases, design, and key endpoints.
  2. Recognize the unique challenges and considerations involved in conducting clinical trials for rare diseases.
  3. Apply regulatory principles to real-world case studies, illustrating the practical implications of regulatory requirements.
Speakers
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 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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

10:00 CEST

Break + Coffee
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:00 - 10:15 CEST
TBA
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:00 - 10:15 CEST
TBA
  Break

10:15 CEST

Animal Models in TM: Dr. Pedro Pepper and the Board of Trustees
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
To discuss when, why, and how to use animal models
Explore design elements to optimize the translation of findings in animal models to humans
Understand the perspectives of stakeholders in the translational medicine itinerary regarding the use applicability of experimental models of human disease
Speakers
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
  Parallel, Sub

10:15 CEST

Parallel Sessions
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
Session 1: Building an International Career in Translational Medicine
 
  • Anna Hudson
  • Thorsten Saenger
  • Sara Breggion
  • Stevan Stojanovic
  • Lies Hoogerwerf
  • Francesco Attanasio
  • Ugne Imbrasaite
  • Giedrė Skliutė
  • Ruby Taylor
  • Mike van Spaandonk
  • Kyra Schindler
 
 
 
Session 2: The First 55 Minutes – Translational Problem Solving
 
  • Patricia Pinho
  • Henrike Sofie Schulze
  • Elizabeth Kahn
  • Alice Sweedo
  • Daria Tkachenko
  • Stephanie Van Dalen
  • Kayla Schwartz
  • Yike Jiang
  • Kaitlin Lees
  • Alejandra Bodelon de Frutos
  • Lauren Bystrom
  • Anglin Dent
 
 
 
Session 3: How to Build a Bridge Within Your Own Organization – Networking
 
  • Garrett Crosby
  • Piotr Struczyński
  • Helena Linge
  • Paolo Riccardo Camisa
  • Matthew Flowers
  • Marcin Stańczak
  • Kayleigh Berthiaume Fox
  • Jade Cognard
  • Cato Boreel
  • Corlinda Kievit
  • Sarah Dijkstra
 
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
  Parallel

10:15 CEST

The First 55 Minutes: Translational Problem Solving
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
Description: 
There is no linear order of steps to follow to successfully translate knowledge and improve health. Rather, Translational Medicine is a series of knowledge domains and skills that are used interdependently to solve problems. In this session, we will describe this problem-solving approach and challenge your view on health and patient needs. 

Learning Objectives:
  1. Define Health,
  2. Examine the nature of unmet patient needs,
  3. Present frameworks useful in approaching translational problems.
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
  Parallel, Sub

10:15 CEST

Women in Science
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
Introduction
Having greater diversity in a research team is shown to strongly benefit the quality of their scientific output (Asmal et al., 2022). Among others, teams with greater diversity tend to be more creative, innovative and efficient in their scientific approach. Additionally, having a diverse research team might increase the inclination of study participants from diverse backgrounds to participate in clinical studies.
 
HIstorically, the scientific community has been dominated by white men and representation of women and under-represented minorities based on e.g. gender and ethnicity is low, especially within the field of Science, Technology, Engeneering and Mathematics (STEM) (Figueiredo, 2023, Asmal et al., 2022). Studies show that the gender gap increases across career stages, with the women-to-men ratio progressively declining when moving up the academic ladder (Llorens et al., 2021). Underlying factors of this effect are, among others, the presence of a deep-rooted (unconscious) gender bias as well as the lack of positive role models for women in academia. 
 
 
 
Goal of the session:
In this session, we aim to provide a brave space to discuss gender-bias in academia. Participants are invited to share their experiences with gender bias and gender-related challenges they face in their career. Faculty members will provide a brief overview of their careers and share insights into the challenges they faced and how they dealt with these.
 
 
Preparation:
No formal preparation required.
 
Pre-session thought questions for participants:
  • Have you ever experiences gender bias in your career? If so, how did this affect you (both professionally and personally). How did you act upon this?
  • What (potential) challenges do you face/expect moving forward in academia?
  • What could others do to help you with this? What can you do to help others facing similar problems?
 
Participants interested in the topic are suggested to read the following paper:
Llorens A., et al (2021). Gender bias in academia: A lifetime problem that needs solutions. Neuron, 109(13): 2047-2074. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2021.06.002
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 Hester den Ruijter

Hester den Ruijter

Professor of Cardiovascular disease in women, Univ. Med. Ctr., Utrecht
I am a professor at the Laboratory of Experimental Cardiology in the University Medical Center Utrecht. My research focusses on sex differences in cardiovascular diseases. I have been trained in fundamental research as well as in clinical epidemiology. Currently, I coordinate both... Read More →
avatar for Femke van Wijk

Femke van Wijk

Professor Immunology and Manager Research Pediatrics, UMC Utrecht
Femke van Wijk is a Professor in Tissue Immunology at the Center for Translational Immunology at the University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU) in the Netherlands. Dr. van Wijk obtained her PhD on mechanisms of oral tolerance and allergic sensitization to peanut at the Utrecht University... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
  Parallel, Sub

11:15 CEST

Feedback on Parallel Sessions
Wednesday July 8, 2026 11:15 - 11:45 CEST
TBA
Description:
This session brings the full group back together to share key insights from each of the parallel sessions. Representatives from each smaller group will summarize the main topics discussed, highlight key takeaways, and reflect on what was learned. The goal is to ensure collective learning and spark broader conversation by surfacing diverse perspectives from across the sessions.
Speakers
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 11:15 - 11:45 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

11:45 CEST

Lunch
Wednesday July 8, 2026 11:45 - 12:45 CEST
TBA
Wednesday July 8, 2026 11:45 - 12:45 CEST
TBA
  Break

12:45 CEST

Personal Journey
Wednesday July 8, 2026 12:45 - 13:00 CEST
TBA
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. Each speaker will provide insights into how the knowledge and skills they gained have been applied in their professional journeys. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to get to know the speakers better and to hear practical examples of how the concepts and strategies learned in the course can be effectively implemented to advance your own career.
Speakers
avatar for Hester den Ruijter

Hester den Ruijter

Professor of Cardiovascular disease in women, Univ. Med. Ctr., Utrecht
I am a professor at the Laboratory of Experimental Cardiology in the University Medical Center Utrecht. My research focusses on sex differences in cardiovascular diseases. I have been trained in fundamental research as well as in clinical epidemiology. Currently, I coordinate both... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 12:45 - 13:00 CEST
TBA
  Personal Journey

13:00 CEST

Professional Development 2
Wednesday July 8, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
TBA
Professional Development 2: When is Conflict Good? How Do You “Fly Together”?
Most of the time we work on teams in a harmonious manner. But sometimes conflict happens. Here, we discuss when conflict is actually good and how to manage conflict to move to the next level of interaction, to strengthen collaboration, the relationship and innovation. Build on you own approach to resolving conflict and learn collaboration frameworks used by mediators internationally. Incorporate these to create effective translational medicine teams.

Objectives: Forum Theatre Techniques are used for participants to gain insights to empower change in your organization and communities. Mediation Frameworks  for international conflict management and collaborative innovation are applied to translational medicine to achieve the following:
1. Explore different approaches for handling conflict situations 
2. Reflect on your communication strengths. Consider the strengths you bring to scientific teams in resolving conflict and creating collaborative solutions for change.
3. Experience how to go through true conflict safely and collaboratively through the Mediation Circle: Inventing Options Framework
Speakers
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
TBA
  Professional Development

14:00 CEST

Break
Wednesday July 8, 2026 14:00 - 14:15 CEST
TBA
Wednesday July 8, 2026 14:00 - 14:15 CEST
TBA
  Break

14:15 CEST

The Power of Diverse Perspectives (Part 1)
Wednesday July 8, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 CEST
TBA
Description:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Historically, women have been under-represented in cardiovascular research studies, leading to gaps in understanding how heart disease affects women differently than men. Specific research in women has uncovered heart diseases that are more chronic and unique risk factors for heart disease, such as hormonal changes during menopause, pregnancy-related conditions (e.g., preeclampsia), and autoimmune diseases that are more prevalent in women. This talk will give isight into how perspectives from women in research and cardiology are now changing clinical practice. 
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 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 →
avatar for Casper Schoemaker

Casper Schoemaker

Advisor patient involvement in research and double talent, UMC Utrecht
Casper Schoemaker, PhD is an advisor on patient involvement in research at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital of the UMC Utrecht and INVOLV.He was trained as a researcher and he used to be a senior researcher and project leader at the National Institute for Public Health and the... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

15:15 CEST

Break + Coffee
Wednesday July 8, 2026 15:15 - 15:30 CEST
TBA
Wednesday July 8, 2026 15:15 - 15:30 CEST
TBA
  Break

15:30 CEST

The Power of Diverse Perspectives (Part 2)
Wednesday July 8, 2026 15:30 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
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 Casper Schoemaker

Casper Schoemaker

Advisor patient involvement in research and double talent, UMC Utrecht
Casper Schoemaker, PhD is an advisor on patient involvement in research at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital of the UMC Utrecht and INVOLV.He was trained as a researcher and he used to be a senior researcher and project leader at the National Institute for Public Health and the... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 15:30 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

16:30 CEST

Evaluation Survey Day 4
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:30 - 16:45 CEST
TBA
Please click here to complete the Day 4 Feeddback Survey
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:30 - 16:45 CEST
TBA
  Logistics

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 1
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 2
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
Speakers
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 3
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
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 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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 4
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 5
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
Speakers
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 6
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
Speakers
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 →
avatar for Bas Vastert

Bas Vastert

Head of department of pediatric rheumatology ad inmunology, Wilhelmina Childrens’ Hospital, UMC Utrecht
I am a pediatric rheumatologist/immunologist and a translational researcher with a PhD on mechanisms of disease and therapy in severe Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in 2013. I am staff member of the department of pediatric rheumatology & immunology since 2012, and head of this... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 7
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
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 →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 8
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Casper Schoemaker

Casper Schoemaker

Advisor patient involvement in research and double talent, UMC Utrecht
Casper Schoemaker, PhD is an advisor on patient involvement in research at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital of the UMC Utrecht and INVOLV.He was trained as a researcher and he used to be a senior researcher and project leader at the National Institute for Public Health and the... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentoring Group 9
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Femke van Wijk

Femke van Wijk

Professor Immunology and Manager Research Pediatrics, UMC Utrecht
Femke van Wijk is a Professor in Tissue Immunology at the Center for Translational Immunology at the University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU) in the Netherlands. Dr. van Wijk obtained her PhD on mechanisms of oral tolerance and allergic sensitization to peanut at the Utrecht University... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring, Sub

16:45 CEST

Mentorship 2
Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
TBA
Group Mentoring During Eureka Certificate Courses
 
Description
During the course, you’ll take part in two small-group mentoring sessions designed to help you reflect on and navigate professional dilemmas. These are not scientific discussions—they’re focused on your growth as a professional. You’ll join a group of 3–4 peers and two experienced Eureka faculty to explore real challenges from your work life in a supportive, confidential setting. The magic of these sessions is the shared experience—you’ll likely find that others have faced similar situations, and the insights from the group often lead to powerful new perspectives. We encourage you to come prepared with a professional dilemma you’d be willing to discuss.
 
Instructions
The goal of setting up group peer mentoring during the certificate Eureka courses is twofold: a) Assisting participants in learning new ways of approaching their career dilemmas b) Supporting them in developing adaptive expertise for critical problem solving. While doing so, they experience a format for peer mentoring that they can apply in their home institutions.
Before Starting:
  • Discuss how to create a safe environment (everything stays within the group)
  • Share the ground rules (focus on listening, do not come up too soon with practical solutions, ask the why questions, etc.)
  • Discuss what is needed for the group to work as a team (define the order of the case-providers, person who summarizes the dilemma, etc.) 
Eureka Group Mentoring – Suggested Method:
  • Step 1: Introduction. The case-provider explains their dilemma. The rest of the group is in active listening mode.
  • Step 2: Clarification. The group members ask specific questions to clarify the dilemma, and the case-provider answers directly.
  • Step 3: Problem Detection. Once the dilemma is clarified, the group members take 2 minutes to think of “deeper questions”. These can be related to facts, context, beliefs, feelings, standards, and values that play a role. Make sure that the questions are not solutions with a question mark. Each member asks one question on rotation till all the questions have been asked. The case-provider writes down all the questions.
  • Step 4: Answers. Wednesday July 8, 2026 16:45 - 18:15 CEST
    TBA
  Mentoring
 
Thursday, July 9
 

08:15 CEST

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

08:30 CEST

Morning Primer
Thursday July 9, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
TBA
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
  Plenary

09:00 CEST

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

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 2
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA
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
  Case Study, Sub

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 3
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA
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
  Case Study, Sub

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 4
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA
Speakers
ST

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
  Case Study, Sub

09:00 CEST

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

09:00 CEST

Case Study Group 6
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA
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
  Case Study, Sub

09:00 CEST

Translating Innovation: A Collaborative Case Study 2
Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
TBA
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
  Case Study

10:30 CEST

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

10:45 CEST

Reflections on Translation: Lessons from the Case Study
Thursday July 9, 2026 10:45 - 11:45 CEST
TBA
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
  Case Study

11:45 CEST

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

12:00 CEST

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

13:00 CEST

Personal Journey
Thursday July 9, 2026 13:00 - 13:15 CEST
TBA
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
  Personal Journey

13:15 CEST

Professional Development 3
Thursday July 9, 2026 13:15 - 14:15 CEST
TBA
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
  Professional Development

14:15 CEST

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

14:30 CEST

Creativity and Science
Thursday July 9, 2026 14:30 - 17:00 CEST
TBA
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
  Professional Development

17:00 CEST

Evaluation Survey Day 5
Thursday July 9, 2026 17:00 - 17:15 CEST
TBA
Please Click Here to Complete the Survey
Thursday July 9, 2026 17:00 - 17:15 CEST
TBA
  Logistics

20:00 CEST

Conference Dinner
Thursday July 9, 2026 20:00 - 22:30 CEST
TBA
Thursday July 9, 2026 20:00 - 22:30 CEST
TBA
  Social
 
Friday, July 10
 

08:00 CEST

Check-out Instructions
Friday July 10, 2026 08:00 - 08:00 CEST
TBA
Check-out Instructions:
The general Summer School rules:
  • Leave the room clean
  • Throw away all garbage in the trash bin
  • Wash all dishes
  • Mattress protectors (moltons) must be left behind
  • Sleeping bags and pillows may be taken by the student
  • If the rooms are left dirty, students may receive a €50 fine
  • If the key is not returned or is lost, students may receive a €150 fine
Friday July 10, 2026 08:00 - 08:00 CEST
TBA
  Logistics

08:30 CEST

Coffee
Friday July 10, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
TBA
Friday July 10, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
TBA
  Break

09:00 CEST

Smart Risk Taking - Exploring Career Paths in Translational Medicine: Academia and Beyond
Friday July 10, 2026 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
TBA
It is important to explore various career paths in translational medicine to understand the broad spectrum of opportunities available. Together, we will chart the pros and cons of different career options, including academia, industry (biotech and pharma), entrepreneurship (start-up culture), government policy/administration, clinical care, and non-profit sectors. We will discuss the personal attributes essential for success in these fields, the skills required, and how to determine the best path for you. We will also reflect on personal career aspirations and how to balance professional goals with life goals. This session is designed to get participants thinking about their career paths and how they fit into their overall lives.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Explore the different career opportunities available in translational medicine, including academia, industry, entrepreneurship, government policy, clinical care, and non-profit sectors.
  2. Identify the personal attributes and skills important for success in various career paths within translational medicine.
  3. Reflect on personal career aspirations and how to balance professional goals with life goals.
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 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 →
Friday July 10, 2026 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

10:00 CEST

Break + Coffee
Friday July 10, 2026 10:00 - 10:15 CEST
TBA
Friday July 10, 2026 10:00 - 10:15 CEST
TBA
  Break

10:15 CEST

Trust in Science
Friday July 10, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
Session description:
What happens when you, as a scientist, enter the public arena to communicate the science you stand for—and are met not only with appreciation, but also with skepticism, resistance, or even denial?

In this interview session, Marc Bonten will share his personal experiences from his public roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, you will explore how to navigate medical misinformation in public debates and (social) media, and reflect on the responsibilities and challenges of being a visible scientific voice in society.
Learning objectives:
  • Critically reflect on the role of scientists in public debates and the ethical challenges involved in communicating science to diverse audiences.
  • Identify strategies for effectively responding to medical misinformation in (social) media and public discourse.
  • Develop personal insights into how trust in science is built, challenged, and maintained in times of societal crisis.
 
Speakers
avatar for Marc Bonten

Marc Bonten

UMC Utrecht

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 →
Friday July 10, 2026 10:15 - 11:15 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

11:15 CEST

Eureka Networking Program
Friday July 10, 2026 11:15 - 12:00 CEST
TBA
Details to be confirmed.
Speakers
ST

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 →
Friday July 10, 2026 11:15 - 12:00 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

12:00 CEST

Lunch
Friday July 10, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
TBA
Friday July 10, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
TBA
  Break

13:00 CEST

Speed Mentoring
Friday July 10, 2026 13:00 - 14:15 CEST
TBA
Description:
This fast-paced session offers participants the opportunity to engage in a series of 15-minute one-on-one conversations with selected Eureka faculty. Throughout the week, participants have identified the mentors they’re most interested in connecting with—this session brings those connections to life.
Designed as a “speed round” of mentorship, these brief yet focused interactions give participants a chance to ask questions, seek advice, and build relationships with seasoned professionals across a range of fields. Whether exploring career direction, translational challenges, or specific professional goals, the session is an energizing opportunity to learn from multiple perspectives in a short amount of time.
Friday July 10, 2026 13:00 - 14:15 CEST
TBA
  Mentoring

14:15 CEST

Break + Coffee
Friday July 10, 2026 14:15 - 14:30 CEST
TBA
Friday July 10, 2026 14:15 - 14:30 CEST
TBA
  Break

14:30 CEST

How Do You Measure Success?
Friday July 10, 2026 14:30 - 15:30 CEST
TBA
During this session we will explore and reflect on what success as a translational scientist is considered to be in diverse sectors of health research and how this coincides with one's personal vision of success.
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 →
CD

Chiara Di Resta

Associate Professor, Clinical Pathology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan

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 →
Friday July 10, 2026 14:30 - 15:30 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

15:30 CEST

Finale
Friday July 10, 2026 15:30 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
A review of what we've learned and experienced together over the past week and a look to your future in Translational Medicine as a Eureka Alumnus.
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 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 Pat Furlong

Pat Furlong

Founding President and CEO, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD)

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 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 →
ST

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 →
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 →
LN

Luigi Negri

Managing Partner; Venture Partner, ThinKeen Global Consulting; Obloo Ventures
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 →
CD

Chiara Di Resta

Associate Professor, Clinical Pathology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan

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 →
avatar for Hester den Ruijter

Hester den Ruijter

Professor of Cardiovascular disease in women, Univ. Med. Ctr., Utrecht
I am a professor at the Laboratory of Experimental Cardiology in the University Medical Center Utrecht. My research focusses on sex differences in cardiovascular diseases. I have been trained in fundamental research as well as in clinical epidemiology. Currently, I coordinate both... Read More →
avatar for Casper Schoemaker

Casper Schoemaker

Advisor patient involvement in research and double talent, UMC Utrecht
Casper Schoemaker, PhD is an advisor on patient involvement in research at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital of the UMC Utrecht and INVOLV.He was trained as a researcher and he used to be a senior researcher and project leader at the National Institute for Public Health and the... 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 →
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 →
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 →
avatar for Bas Vastert

Bas Vastert

Head of department of pediatric rheumatology ad inmunology, Wilhelmina Childrens’ Hospital, UMC Utrecht
I am a pediatric rheumatologist/immunologist and a translational researcher with a PhD on mechanisms of disease and therapy in severe Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in 2013. I am staff member of the department of pediatric rheumatology & immunology since 2012, and head of this... Read More →
avatar for Femke van Wijk

Femke van Wijk

Professor Immunology and Manager Research Pediatrics, UMC Utrecht
Femke van Wijk is a Professor in Tissue Immunology at the Center for Translational Immunology at the University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU) in the Netherlands. Dr. van Wijk obtained her PhD on mechanisms of oral tolerance and allergic sensitization to peanut at the Utrecht University... Read More →
Friday July 10, 2026 15:30 - 16:30 CEST
TBA
  Plenary

16:30 CEST

Drinks and Bites
Friday July 10, 2026 16:30 - 17:15 CEST
TBA
Friday July 10, 2026 16:30 - 17:15 CEST
TBA
  Social

17:15 CEST

Final Evaluation Survey
Friday July 10, 2026 17:15 - 17:30 CEST
TBA
Please click here to complete the feedback for Day 6 & the overall course
Friday July 10, 2026 17:15 - 17:30 CEST
TBA
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