18th Young Investigator Symposium

Preliminary program in PDF

Morning program

We have invited the key note lectures 3 speakers, Dr. Frank Borm (NKI), Dr. Niki Reynaert (Maastricht Univ.) and Dr. Floris Dammeijer (ErasmusMC), each covering lung challenges at specific stages of life. Their presentation titles will follow shortly.

Afternoon Program

Attendees can engage in an interactive workshop centered on "Patient Participant", led by Involv. Alternatively, they may participate in a Masterclass, which offers personalized feedback to enhance presentation and communication skills. Masterclasses will be in small groups chaired by a senior in the field and NRS Young Investigator Board member. It's important to note that participants in the early stages of their careers are strongly advised to take part in the masterclass, as it provides tailored insights and benefits for their professional growth. Participants in the Masterclass are required to submit an abstract.

The "NRS Masterclass Award" will be given to the young investigator who gave the best presentation in the Masterclass; the awardee will recieve a prize of € 500,-

MASTERCLASS ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDLINE

• Maxiumum 300 words
• 1 figure/table (optional)
• Deadline: 6 November 2026

If you do not have any results from your study yet, simply provide an abstract that covers the background, hypothesis, and methods of your study. Preliminary data are also welcome. All abstracts will be accepted, you will not receive a confirmation of acceptance. Upon arrival and registration, you will receive an overview of the participants in each masterclass.

A TV screen will be available to project your PowerPoint slides during the Masterclass. Each participant will have 5 minutes to explain their study, followed by a short discussion (5-10 minutes). The presentation should be limited to a 5 slides and  structured as follows: introduction, results (maximum 3 figures, 1 figure per slide), and discussion. If you do not have any results from your study yet, simply present the background, hypothesis, and methods of your study.

Be aware that joining the masterclass you automatically compete for the Masterclass award of 500 euros! You will be judged on your presentation (layout and structure) as well as discussion skills.