PhD Education at Erasmus MC
Research training in biomedical, clinical and health sciences Rita Struhkamp, Department of Research Policy
FAQ s Where to start? Brochure Erasmus MC Graduate School www.erasmusmc.nl/phd Details at Intranet: or Research Career in Science search Graduate School
FAQ s Where is an overview of all courses? www.erasmusmc.nl/phd Details at Intranet: or Research Career in Science search Graduate School Two types of courses: 1. General courses 2. Specific courses in Research Schools
General courses Biomedical English Writing and Communication Research Integrity Biostatistics and Research Methods Laboratory Animal Science
Research schools? FAQ s I don t know a research school in my field, what to do?
Erasmus MC Research Schools Medical Genetics Center (MGC) Molecular Medicine (MolMed) Neurosciences Cardiovascular Research School (Coeur) Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences Research (Nihes)
From molecule to society fundamental research translational research clinical research health sciences research
Clinical field Cardiology Oncology Neurology Age-related disease etc.
Research schools Medical Genetics Center (MGC) Molecular Medicine (MolMed) Neurosciences Cardiovascular Research School (Coeur) Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences Research (Nihes)
Medical Genetics Centre (MGC) Medical Genetics, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam mgc@erasmusmc.nl
MGC L M U C Cell Biology Prof.Dr. F.G. Grosveld Genetics Prof. J.H.J. Hoeijmakers Clinical Genetics Prof.Dr. B.A. Oostra Human and Clinical Genetics Prof.Dr. G.J.B. van Ommen Toxicogenetics Prof. L.H.F. Mullenders Molecular Genetics Prof.Dr. J. Brouwer
MGC research topics The genetic basis of cancer Regulation of gene expression Genetic and congenital disorder
MGC PhD training Range of courses Literature sessions Lecture series Joint PhD student workshop with UK cancer research
MGC contacts www.medgencentre.nl The MGC secretariat is located in Leiden. Information for PhD-students in Rotterdam: Benno Arentsen mgc@erasmusmc.nl
Research schools Medical Genetics Center (MGC) Molecular Medicine (MolMed) Neurosciences Cardiovascular Research School (Coeur) Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences Research (Nihes)
Prof.dr. A.D.M.E Osterhaus, Scientific Director Dr. Frank van Vliet, Managing Director f.vanvliet@erasmusmc.nl Joris Lenstra, secretary MolMed@erasmusmc.nl
MolMed themes Endocrinology & Aging Haematopoiesis & lymphopoiesis Solid Tumors Infections & Host response
MolMed PhD Program Courses Seminars Symposia Monthly sessions: bioinformatics, comparative pathology
Upcoming Get Out of your Lab Days 2009 A few enjoyable, social days outside of your Lab, with lectures, cultural events, a puzzle tour, personal development workshops, etc...
Information and registration www.molmed.nl
Research schools Medical Genetics Center (MGC) Molecular Medicine (MolMed) Neurosciences Cardiovascular Research School (Coeur) Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences Research (Nihes)
Neurosciences Director Education: dr. Hans van der Steen Department of Neuroscience
ONWAR: Graduate School Neurosciences Amsterdam Rotterdam Research Institute Neurosciences, VU Amsterdam, VUmc Center for Neuroscience, Swammerdam Institute, UvA Research Institute Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders, AMC Netherlands Institute for Neurosciences, KNAW Department of Neurosciences, Erasmus MC
Rotterdam focus Plasticity and dynamics of sensori-motor systems Molecule Cell Technical approaches: - molecular biology - cell biology and physiology - neuroanatomy - systems electrophysiology Plasticity Learning Disease - behavioural studies - clinical studies
ONWAR PhD Program Personal education plan Lab tour Specialized courses Grant writing (for advanced PhD students)
Contact Neurosciences Rotterdam Prof. dr. C.I. de Zeeuw Prof. dr. J.G.G. Borst Dr. J. van der Steen Director education e-mail: J.vandersteen@erasmusmc.nl Secretary: Mrs. L. Nijs-de Langen e-mail: L.Nijs-deLangen@erasmusmc.nl Website: www.neuro.nl
Research schools Medical Genetics Center (MGC) Molecular Medicine (MolMed) Neurosciences Cardiovascular Research School (Coeur) Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences Research (Nihes)
Cardiovascular Research School COEUR Dr. Jaap Deckers, secretary www.coeur.nl
COEUR departments Anesthesiology Biochemistry Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery Hematology Internal Medicine Intensive Care Neurology Pediatric Cardiology Pharmacology Radiology Vascular Surgery
Coeur PhD Program Cardiovascular core curriculum Monthly research seminars Symposia Workshops
Contact COEUR Dr. Jaap Deckers, secretary j.deckers@erasmusmc.nl www.coeur.nl
Research schools Medical Genetics Center (MGC) Molecular Medicine (MolMed) Neurosciences Cardiovascular Research School (Coeur) Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences Research (Nihes)
Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences Research Training in Medicine and Health Sciences
Nihes Partner Institutes: Erasmus MC / Erasmus University Rotterdam AMC / University of Amsterdam Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) UMC Utrecht / Utrecht University
Nihes main disciplines: Epidemiology Clinical Epidemiology Genetic Epidemiology Health Services Research Public Health Medical Informatics
Double Value Use your PhD research project to meet Nihes research qualifications (one scientific paper that is ready for submission) while simultaneously working towards a Nihes Master s degree.
Or enroll in one (or more) of the short courses in specific areas of clinical and public health research. www.nihes.nl > Short Courses www.erasmussummerprogramme.nl www.erasmuswinterprogramme.nl
Contact Nihes Dr. Astrid Vrakking Program coordinator a.vrakking@erasmusmc.nl Or visit our website www.nihes.nl
To conclude Get answers to your FAQs (brochure, web) Find a research school Take full advantage of training facilities
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