Planting the seeds for collaborative action in rare neurodevelopmental disorders

This one-day interuniversity symposium will bring together scientists from Belgian and international partners to advance research in brain development and associated neurodevelopmental disorders. The event will feature presentations by PhD students, short talks by junior researchers and keynote lectures by esteemed senior researchers, fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary atmosphere. Designed to support early-career researchers, the symposium will provide opportunities for young scientists to present their work, engage with experts, and build professional networks. 

Concluding with a networking reception, the event aims to inspire new collaborations and accelerate progress in this challenging field.

• Date: Friday 23 October 2026
• Location: Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Auditorium Kinsbergen – Route 12
• Address: Wilrijkstraat 10, 2650 Edegem