When: 19-21 October 2026
Where: Stora Brännbo, Sigtuna, Sweden
Registration page will open: 19 January 2026
Registration deadline: 7 September 2026
Submission deadline for project plan: 21 September 2026
A limited number of participants will be admitted. Register now to save a spot! NOTE: A submitted project plan is mandatory in order to attend the course. Download the required project plan template here: TBD soon
Content Overview
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Suggested ECTS: 2 ECTS (this must be discussed with your home university)
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Level: PhD students and postdocs
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Language: English
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Course leaders: Pontus Nauclér (pontus.naucler@ki.se), Annasara Lenman (anna-sara.lenman@umu.se), Anders Johansson (anders.f.johansson@umu.se), and Clas Ahlm (clas.ahlm@umu.se)
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Course lecturers: National renowned researchers
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Course schedule: TBD
This course is designed to strengthen your knowledge, professional network, and collaborations in translational infection research.
Topics covered include:
• basic design of clinical studies
• good examples of translational clinical studies
• from mechanism to clinic
• unique possibilities and infrastructure in Sweden
The course also features an interactive workshop where students refine and develop their own project plans with expert guidance.
A more detailed course description will come soon.
Course details
Types of instruction:
1. Lectures and group discussions
2. Workshops with participant presentation and opposition on their own project plans
Accommodation:
Course registration, accommodation, and meals are free of charge for NDPIA members who participate in all course activities. Accomodation is arranged by the NDPIA administration between the 19-21 of October at Stora Brännbo. Default accomodation for participants is a shared double room.
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own travel and are responsible for covering their own travel costs, which must be funded by their principal investigator (PI), university, or institute. 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 19 October:
From Arlanda to Stora Brännbo: TBD
From Cityterminalen to Stora Brännbo: TBD
Wednesday 21 October:
From Stora Brännbo to Arlanda: TBD
From Stora Brännbo to Cityterminalen: TBD
Registration
NDPIA members can register below (login required to see the form). 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-NDPIA 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 7 September. 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 fee agreement