The Summer School will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, June 28th – July 3rd 2026. Check the location page for more details.
We will start on Sunday 28th with a casual dinner and have a full program until Friday 3rd noon, including 25 talks, time to present your posters and work, visit to Karolinska University Hospital, social activities and free time.
The language of the school is English.
In the following link you will find further information:
- A full detailed agenda
- The curriculum learning objectives
- An abstract booklet will be available before our Summer School starts
Speakers
A team of professionals ranging from basic scientists to clinicians delivers a comprehensive and rich program.
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Elizabeth Bradbury
King’s College London, UK
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Grégoire Courtine
EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland
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Armin Curt
University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
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Simone Di Giovanni
Imperial College London, UK
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Elisabeth Farrelly
Umeå University, Sweden
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Adam R. Ferguson
University of California, San Francisco, USA
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Karim Fouad
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Christian Göritz
Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden
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James D. Guest
University of Miami, FL, USA
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Claes Hultling
Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden
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Ronaldo M. Ichiyama
University of Leeds, UK
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Karin Jensen
Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden
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Xiaofei Li
Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden
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Enric Llorens
Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden
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Henri Lorach
University of Lausanne in Switzerland
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Adina T. Michael-Titus
Queen Mary University of London, UK
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Phillip Popovich
The Ohio State University, USA
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Jan Schwab
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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Wolfram Tetzlaff
ICORD, Canada
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Ping Yip
Queen Mary University of London, UK
Registration is closed
If you have any question regarding your application you are very welcome to reach us by e-mail at jo.taylor@spinal-research.org
Social & Networking
Besides the exquisite academic program, the weeklong course will provide ample social opportunity to network and build a close relationship with this outstanding line up of SCI experts.
Monday 29th June 2026
Evening Boat Tour and Dinner in the Stockholm Archipelago
Experience Stockholm from the water with an evening boat tour through the archipelago, a landscape of countless islands, quiet bays, and open sea views. Relax on board as you glide past shoreline villages and nature close to the city. The cruise is followed by a dinner at a waterfront location, where you can enjoy local flavors in a calm and scenic setting. It’s a chance to unwind, take in the Nordic light, and spend a pleasant evening together by the sea.
Wednesday 19th July 2026
Guided Walking Tour and Dinner in Historic Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Discover Stockholm’s historic heart with a guided walking tour through Gamla Stan, known for its narrow cobblestone streets, colorful facades, and centuries-old squares. As you stroll past landmarks and hidden courtyards, you’ll get a sense of the city’s past in an intimate, walkable setting. After the tour, enjoy a relaxed dinner at a local restaurant in the Old Town, where you can continue the conversation and soak up the atmosphere of this charming neighborhood.