NEWS : 2026 Edition coming soon

October 12th-14th, 2026 at the Jhon McIntyre Conference Center in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This scientific conference will bring together experts in neuroscience, cell biology, and biophysics to explore the fundamental mechanisms that govern cellular development, adaptation, and homeostasis. The program will focus on neuronal development, metabolic regulation, and organelle trafficking—three interconnected processes essential to health and often disrupted in disease. Topics will include how neurons establish connectivity through plasma membrane expansion, receptor regulation, and targeted trafficking—especially critical in the context of long axons. Disruptions in these processes are increasingly linked to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Another central theme involves how cells detect and respond to changes in nutrient availability. Organelles such as mitochondria, lysosomes, and autophagosomes are key regulators of metabolism, yet the mechanisms underlying nutrient sensing remain poorly understood. A third area of emphasis is the cytoskeleton and its role in coordinating vesicle transport and membrane remodeling. Biophysical mechanisms, such as those involved in endocytosis, illustrate how protein-lipid interactions preserve cellular structure and communication. By promoting interdisciplinary exchange and highlighting emerging research, the conference will advance understanding of how cells function across complex biological systems. The meeting will catalyze collaboration, accelerate discovery, and support the development of new strategies to address aging, cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic disease.

Opening Lecture : Jennifer LIPPINCOTT-SCHWARTZ

Closing Lecture : Pietro DE CAMILLI

Organizing Comittee : Chiara SCARAMUZZINO, Marta PRIETO GARCIA, Anthony PROCES and Marie PRONOT

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