Updated program - CryoStore Training School

Training school for PhD students on conservation biology, wildlife management and genetic resource banking

Below you will find the updated program for the CryoStore Training School 4-10 July 2026 in Wageningen, the Netherlands. We look forward to an exciting week of learning and we wish you all a productive and enjoyable time throughout the program!

Disclosure: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, please note that the schedule and program details are subject to change. Any updates or modifications will be communicated to participants as promptly as possible.

Details about the visits to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht University, and the facility of Topigs Norsvin in Den Bosch

Tours and visits

Participants of the summer school can look forward to a range of engaging off-campus activities designed to complement the academic program. We have planned several field trips that are intended not only to enrich the educational experience, but also to encourage interaction, collaboration and social cohesion among participants in a more informal environment.

Cheese-making workshop at Hoekelum farm

This cheese-making workshop is the ultimate Dutch experience! Hoekelum farm has a rich history of making traditional Hoekelum cheese. In the past, delicious cheese was made on the farm in the traditional way - using raw milk. Every year, approximately 100,000 liters of milk were processed into cheese, resulting in about 600 small cheeses per week. Today, Hoekelum farm focuses on hosting fun and creative cheese-making workshops. They keep the tradition of cheese making alive by sharing their knowledge with their guests.

Visit to Ouwehand Zoo in Rhenen

Our visit to Ouwehand Zoo will include several lectures about wildlife conservation and conservation genomics by Dr. Pierre Commizzoli from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) and Dr. Mirte Bosse and Jeroen Kappelhof from Wageningen University & Research. You will also have some free time to explore the zoo.

Transferable skills training by Ard Innovation

Ard Innovation is a technology transfer office (TTO) owned 100% by NIBIO and NMBU. They offer services for staff and students to assist idea owners in developing research results into sustainable products and services.