2026 – Functional Neuroanatomy

Date

March 17 – April 2, 2026

Duration

40 hrs / 1.4 ECTs, one week – fulltime

Location

Amsterdam UMC – location VUmc & AMC, NIN

Organiser

Dr. Chris Vriend (VUmc)

Current Status

Free

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About this course

This course provides a thorough neuroanatomical background for neuroscientists in general.

What you'll learn

After following this course students will have acquired insight into functional neuroanatomy.

Course contents

Topics that will be covered include:

the dimensions and topographical relationships in the human brain via human brain dissection
the major functional systems for information processing, sensory and motor functions
aspects of development and aging
normal histological preparations of human brains and in major neuropathological changes related to diseases of the human brain

Format

The course consists of lectures, human brain dissection practicals, site-visits and a quiz

Requirements

No specific background is needed to participate in this course

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