News & Events

A warm welcome to the first ESRs to start
Over the last few months five Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) joined their hosts and started working on their research projects. Curious to learn more about them? Get to know Henriette Hummler, Theodora Tzakri, Adam Asteriadis, Dorota Sarwinska, and Donnia Robins and read about their individual research projects in AGePOP.
Application deadline extended for Early Stage Researcher positions
The AGePOP European Training Network will provide 11 Early Stage Researchers with multidisciplinary instruction to train them as the future experts in drug development for geriatric patients and older people. They will be conducting much needed research on the drug absorption, physiological alterations and characteristics of the gastrointestinal tract specifically in the advanced age population.
11 positions for Early Stage Researchers now open for applications
The AGePOP European Training Network will provide 11 Early Stage Researchers with multidisciplinary instruction to train them as the future experts in drug development for geriatric patients and older people. They will be conducting much needed research on the drug absorption, physiological alterations and characteristics of the gastrointestinal tract specifically in the advanced age population.
AGePOP: how young researchers will revolutionise drug formulation for our ageing population
EU-funded project AGePOP receives 2.8 million euro to train young researchers to provide safe and effective oral drugs for geriatric patients and older people. 13 organisations from 5 European countries, with leading experts in oral drug absorption and development, clinical research and practice, mentoring and training collaborate to revolutionise drug formulation, to benefit society as a whole.
Innovating drug development for the advanced age population: EU funds H2020-MSCA-ITN AGePOP
11 Early Stage Researchers will be trained in a multisectoral approach to become the future experts in drug development for the advanced age population, shedding a much needed light on the needs of our ageing society. During the project and beyond, they will boost Europe’s innovation capacity and leadership in oral drug development.
Next events
- 11-14 July 2022
AGePOP workshop Leuven
Past events
- 4-7 May 2021
1st AGePOP week in Greifswald
- 1 January 2021
Official start of AGePOP project
- 5 November 2020 | Remote
AGePOP Kick-off meeting
Research
Open Positions
Apply as ESR for AGePOP
People
The Early Stage Researchers will be trained by multi-disciplinary, European partners. The 6 Beneficiaries and 8 Partner Organisations bring together expertise from academia, industry and clinics for this multidisciplinary training and research programme.