Monothematic Meeting Organized by the SIF Working Group on Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Evidence in neurodegenerative diseases (i.e. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, among others) implicates inflammation as central player in these processes other than a simple consequence of neurodegeneration. It is well established that protein aggregates, often encountered common pathological event in neurodegeneration, trigger neuroinflammation though, inflammation has been reported earlier than protein aggregation. Furthermore, genetic variations in CNS cells or immune cells may lead to neuroinflammation and protein deposition in susceptible population. Several signaling pathways and distinct CNS cells (e.g. astroglia and microglia) are implicated in the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration, although our knowledge is far from being satisfactory. This situation is reflected in the limited success of available treatments. Actually, halting or potentiating inflammatory signaling pathways implicated in neurodegeneration appear promising strategies for rationale control of neurodegenerative diseases. The organizers of this monothematic meeting welcome original contributions to the field by young scientists and bring together a group of internationally recognized scientist to guide a live discussion of the several themes proposed.

Oral Communications and Poster Submission and Registration fee
The Scientific Committee reserves the right to select the oral communications and posters submitted to the Scientific Secretariat and, subsequently, will notify the applicants of the outcome. Abstracts for consideration as oral communication or poster should be submitted to the Scientific Secretariat within June 5th 2026 at the email: Damiana.scuteri@unicz.it
In addition, accommodation, social dinner, and overnight stay on July 16th (in a double or triple room) will be covered for young, non-tenured SIF members under 38 years of age who present an oral communication or a poster.
For SIF members attending the Monothematic Conference registration is free of charge.

SIF offer two grants with a value of € 500.00 (five hundred euros) gross each, awarded to the best Oral Communications and Posters presented at the Monothematic Conference.
These grants are reserved for SIF members under 38 years of age, non-tenured, and in good standing with their membership fees.