Organoid Models in Infection Biology

3D apical in and apical out intestinal organoids. Surface microvilli protein (Villin) stained by Alexa 488 (green) and nuclear stain by DAPI (blue). Image by Magdalena Neijd Segerstedt.

When: 16-18 November, 2026
Where: Stora Brännbo, Sigtuna, Sweden
Registration deadline: 28 August
Abstract submission deadline: 5 October
Program: TBA

A limited number of spots are available and full NDP-VIP members will have priority over associate members. NOTE: A poster presentation abstract is mandatory to attend the course. Download the required abstract template here: Abstract template

Content Overview

  • Suggested ECTS: 1.5 ECTS (this must be discussed with your home university)
  • Level: PhD students and postdocs
  • Language: English
  • Course leaders: Marie Hagbom (marie.hagbom@ki.se) and Lennart Svensson (lennart.t.svensson@liu.se)
  • Course lecturers: National and international renowned researchers

Course description will come soon.

Course Details

Types of instruction:
The course consists of lectures, group discussions, and poster presentations.

Accommodation:
Course registration is free of charge for NDP-VIP members who participate in all course activities. Course registration includes: full accommodation from the 16-18 of November, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Default accomodation for participants is a shared double room. Participants may request single-room accommodation upon registration, however, they will be responsible for covering the additional cost of 750 SEK.

Travel:
Travel to the course must be arranged by the participating student. Full NDP-VIP members can apply for co-funding after the course has been finalized. Please read the instructions on the co-funding page before making any arrangements NDP-VIP Co-funding Policy
Do not make any travel arrangements before receiving confirmation of admittance.

There will be chartered buses going to and from Stora Brännbo:
Participants can reserve a spot on these buses in the registration form, free of charge.

Monday 16 November:
Departure from Cityterminalen to Stora Brännbo: 09:30
Departure from Arlanda to Stora Brännbo: 10:10

Wednesday 18 November:
Departure from Stora Brännbo at 15:30
Estimated arrival at Arlanda: 16:00
Estimated arrival at Cityterminalen: 16:45

Registration

NDP-VIP members can register below. In case of oversubscription, PhD students are prioritized. Priority will also be given to applicants in relation to how relevant the course is for their research project. We also aim for an even distribution of participants from different research groups and universities.

Non NDP-VIP members: please contact anna-sara.lenman@umu.se to announce your interest in attending the course.

Cancellation Policy

The registration for this course is binding, and you are required to join the full course to register. Cancellation of participation is free of charge until 5 October. Thereafter a cancellation fee of 5,100 SEK (cost for the full board) will be applied.

NOTE: You must submit a signed letter from your supervisor confirming that the cancellation terms are accepted.

Use this template: Cancellation_agreement_supervisor_Name

Please note that you must be logged in to access the registration form.

Bookings

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