Science School
EAN Science School 2026 in Salzburg, Austria
March 13-17, 2026
The application period for Science School 2026 will run from 20 August to 20 October 2025.
Dedicated to clinical neurologists in training who did not yet complete their residency/ clinical speciality training.
- State-of-the-art morning lectures exclusive for 60 participants with afternoon small group (20 participants each) workshop to ensure hands-on focus for 3 days.
- Networking with participants and speakers during dinners, breaks, and the social programme.
- Accommodation, tuition, board and programme are covered by EAN – Participants pay only for their travel.
- Participation throughout the course is mandatory. All participants will receive a certificate after having finished the course.
Venue:
Hotel Heffterhof
Salzburg, Austria
ARRIVAL: Friday, March 13, 2026
SCHOOL: Saturday – Monday: The lectures are scheduled for the three consecutive days. Participation in the entire event is expected.
DEPARTURE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
CAPACITY:Up to 60 participants (20 per afternoon course to guarantee hands-on)
ORGANISED BY:
EAN Scientific Committee, Programme Lead: Radu Tanasescu
EAN Office: Abigail Magno, Farahilda Moquete de Leeb
For inquiries, please contact scientific(at)ean.org
- RRFS Members with more than 2 years of clinical training
- Full or Corresponding Individual Members within 5 years after completion of neurology training
- Application for 4 travel grants (each up to € 500) is possible for members of low and lower-middle income countries.
- Previous awardees might apply again, but will be placed on the waiting list to give new applicants a chance.
We accept applications worldwide!
Application Requirements
- EAN Application Form (see link box, only visible after login)
- Proof of 2 years of clinical training (from department or supervisor)
- Letter of motivation
All application requirements shall be submitted via the online form. All information and documents must be provided in English.
All applicants must be an EAN member at the time of application.
Please be aware that you must have an active EAN Full or RRFS in order to apply for this activity. Approval of your membership may take up to 10 working days and we advise that you submit your complete membership application at least 3 weeks before the deadline for applications for this activity.
The application for Science School 2026 will be open from August 20 – October 20, 2025.
The application form must be completed and the application documents submitted in the link provided for your application to be processed. Should you require assistance regarding this matter, please contact scientific(at)ean.org.
Terms and conditions for participation in EAN events & for receipt of EAN grants
The terms apply for all EAN activities and grants, meaning that participants who successfully applied and will receive a financial contribution or tuition from EAN.
Application
The application period for the Science School 2026 is now open.
Application
EAN Science School 2026
Overarching Theme:
Updated concepts and Emerging Fields in Translational Neurosciences
Welcome Day
Friday, March 13
20:00 Welcoming Words by the organisers and guests followed by a reception and informal meet'n'greet
Methodology and research tools in neurology
Day 1: Saturday, March 14
9:00 – 10:00 Statistic as tool for good science in neurology
Erich Kvas, Austria
10:00 – 10:15 Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:15 Old and New clinical trial methodologies – how and why
TBA
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30 Is AI ready to be used for clinical prediction in neurology? If not, why?
Arman Eshaghi, UK
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
Afternoon Workshops
13:30 – 14:30 Workshops
14:30 – 14:45 Break and change of session rooms
14:45 – 15:45 Workshops
15:45 – 16:00 Break and change of session rooms
16:00 – 17:00 Workshops
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Evening Programme
18:00 City Walking Tour & Traditional Austrian Dinner
Pathophysiology concepts in neurology – Updated
Day 2: Sunday, March 15
9:00 – 10:00 Glymphatic system in health and disease
Iben Lundgaard, Sweden
10:00 – 10:15 Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:15 New concepts in the pathophysiology of autoimmune CNS disorders mediated by antibodies
Marianna Spatola, UK
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30 Migraine- from basic observation to new treatments
Messoud Ashina, Denmark
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
Afternoon Workshops
13:30 – 14:30 Workshops
14:30 – 14:45 Break and change of session rooms
14:45 – 15:45 Workshops
15:45 – 16:00 Break and change of session rooms
16:00 – 17:00 Workshops
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Evening Programme
20:00 Free Evening
Emerging fields in translational neurology
Day 3: Monday, March 16
9:00 – 10:00 The predictive value Biomarkers in neurological disorders
TBA
10:00 – 10:15 Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:15 The neurobiology behind DBS
Wolf-Julian Neumann, Germany
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30 The neurobiology behind gene therapy in neurology
Francesca Magrinelli, UK
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
Afternoon Workshops
13:30 – 14:30 Workshops
14:30 – 14:45 Break and change of session rooms
14:45 – 15:45 Workshops
15:45 – 16:00 Break and change of session rooms
16:00 – 17:00 Workshops
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Evening Programme
19:00 Farewell Dinner & Drinks