Of course, the content of the program is the main reason to come to Leiden, but there’s so much more in store! Stay tuned to this site for all the exciting updates about the social program.

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Tuesday 8th October


Visit a PhD defense, on reproductive immunology

When: Tuesday 9.45h sharp! (Doors will close!)

What: Attend a PhD Defense!

Where: Academic Building, Rapenburg 73

Costs: FREE, no registration required

By chance, a PhD defense will be happening, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience Leiden’s unique traditions firsthand! You’re warmly invited to attend the defense of one of our PhD students in the field of reproductive immunology. Join the audience and witness her defense—it’s an experience not to be missed, and it only takes one hour!

The Academic Building in Leiden, dating to 1516, is a historic hub of Leiden University. It hosts key ceremonies like PhD defenses in its iconic rooms, symbolizing the university’s long-standing academic tradition.


Visit the Anatomic Museum

When: Tuesday from ~18.00h

What: possibility to visit the Anatomic Museum

Where: Education Building LUMC Hippocratespad 21

Costs: FREE, no registration required

Next to the presentation room, we have the Anatomic Museum of the LUMC. Special for ESRI guest, the doors are opened and you are welcome to visit the museum this evening!

800 anatomical preparations and models can be found in a museum in the education building of the LUMC. The Anatomical Museum supports medical and biomedical education in Leiden. The museum was nominated for the “European Museum of the Year Award” in 2009.


Drinks and Live Music!

When: Tuesday 19.45h

What: Drinks and Live Music

Where: Hepatho – LUMC

Clear your schedule for Tuesday evening—you won’t want to miss this! After Prof.dr. Frans Claas’s presentation, we’re all heading out for a fantastic time together. We’ve reserved a pub close to the presentation… We’ve got a surprise lined up! A live band will be performing, and the lead singer? Let’s just say, it’s someone VERY special. Trust us, you do NOT want to miss this! See you there!

Wednesday 9th October

19.00h  Boat Trip in the channels of Leiden (Departure from city center). ~1hour. 

Limited seats are available. First come, first serve. (Register with the black button above.)

Thursday 10th October

19.30h Conference dinner + Awards! De Burcht, Burgsteeg 14, 2312 JS LEIDEN

Social Program with thanks to:

The social program has been thoughtfully organized by our dedicated PhD students, who have poured their enthusiasm and creativity into its planning. We thank them for their contributions: Yentl Bequet, Géraldine Lafeber and Liseanne van ‘t Hof.