Recap Junior DPS Brain Event 2.0

On Wednesday, September 10, junior members of the Dutch Parkinson Scientists (DPS) association from Leiden, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Utrecht and Groningen gathered at the O|2 building of Amsterdam UMC. After an introductory round and explanation of the program by members of the junior committee – and some fueling coffee and cookies – we headed towards the dissection room, where everyone put on a lab coat. It was time to get amazed by the mysteries of the fascinating human brain! Max and Piet, (former) colleagues from the Anatomy & Neurosciences department, guided us with great enthusiasm through the brain’s many interesting anatomical features, and highlighted changes typically seen in a parkinsonian brain. Full of new insights, we returned to the O|2 building, where drinks and snacks awaited. And a quiz, to test the newly acquired information. In all three teams, brains were racked, but it was team ‘Ribbelchips’ who claimed victory. All in all, it was an engaging and successful afternoon—combining learning, fun and lively discussions on the brain.