MYOS
MYOS goals and background
The neuroMuscular YOung Scientists (MYOS) program of SCN focuses on talented young researchers in the field of neuromuscular diseases in the Netherlands. The program stimulates networking opportunities, provides opportunities for career distinctions such as thesis or paper awards, triggers the development of additional financial instruments to retain talent for the neuromuscular field and gives a voice to talented young researchers in the field. The ultimate goal of MYOS is to enrich career opportunities for (clinical) researchers and retain top talent in the neuromuscular field.
Who can be a part of MYOS?
The target group of the MYOS Program is broadly defined for researchers with ambition for neuromuscular diseases and covers the period from the application date of PhD defense to date of permanent appointment as a researcher or member of the medical staff and / or promotion to associate prof or PI. Job descriptions are not uniform between departments and academic centers, but commonly used job terms for MYOS potentials are: postdoc, assistant professor, research or clinical fellow, research assistant and senior researcher.
Would you like to join? Please email to myos@spierziektencentrum.nl to sign-up!
Current MYOS committee members
- Tooba Abbassi-Daloii (Maastricht University)
- Atze Bergsma (Erasmus MC)
- Remko Goossens (LUMC)
- Mieke Kooi (Klimmendaal)
- Josine de Winter (Amsterdam UMC)
- Sanne Vincenten (Radboud UMC)
- Eric Voorn (Amsterdam UMC)
MYOS events
After two successful editions of the MYOS morning program prior to the NL-NMD Research symposium, this year MYOS again organizes a morning program for young researchers working in the neuromuscular field. The goal is to get to know each other in an informal setting. The program on the 8th of January, 2026 is as follows:
10.00 – 10.30 Coffee with cookies
10.30 – 12.00 Interactive activity
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
More details and a link for registration will follow soon on our website and in Reflex.