5TH INTERDISCIPLINARY NETWORK SYMPOSIUM

For Clinician Scientists by Clinician Scientists

ELSE KRÖNER SYMPOSIUM

Three days of inspiration, networking, and practical insights – with engaging keynotes, interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, and a “Marketplace of Opportunities” showcasing cutting-edge research techniques.

Registration open!

12.-14.02.2026

BOCHUM

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Program

Programme Highlights

 

• Distinguished speakers from research, major funding organisations, and science policy

• Exchange with funding bodies and experienced Clinician Scientists

• Workshops on Data Visualisation, Graphical Abstracts, Statistics, Self-Management, Voice Training, and Scientific Writing

• Evening event at the "Deutsche Bergbau Museum Bochum" — with dinner, music, and an unforgettable view over the Ruhr area

 

• Poster and Abstract Sessions with award ceremonies

• Networking evenings and panel discussions

Start: Thursday, 12 February 2026, 16:30

End: Saturday, 14 February 2026, 14:00

More information coming soon!

Registration & Abstract submission

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Your abstract should:

• Present either your current project as a Clinician Scientist or the results you have obtained so far.

• Describe how you are involved in projects, programmes, or research networks.

• Highlight special milestones or defining experiences in your career as a Clinician Scientist.

• Maximum length is 500 words.

Registration

Registration opens on 15 October 2025.

 

We kindly ask you to register for the symposium at the same time as submitting your abstract.

Participants will be provided with food and refreshments throughout the event.

This symposium is supported by the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation and organised by the Clinician Scientist Programme RINAI at Ruhr University Bochum:

Clinician Scientist Programme RINAI 

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Nina Babel

Members of the Organising Committee: 

Dr. med. Andrea Witowski

Dr. med. Nicolina Südkamp

Dr. med. Nessr Abu Rached

Dr. med. Lazaros Lazaridis

Abstract Submission

Your abstract should:

• Present either your current project as a Clinician Scientist or the results you have obtained so far.

• Describe how you are involved in projects, programmes, or research networks.

• Highlight special milestones or defining experiences in your career as a Clinician Scientist.

 

Submission deadline: 19 December 2025

Location:

Hörsaalzentrum (M)

Katholisches Klinikum Bochum

Betriebsstätte St. Josef-Hospital

Gudrunstraße 56

44791 Bochum