13th International Meeting "Steroids and Nervous System"
Torino, Italy, February 2026
CALL FOR SYMPOSIA
It is our great pleasure to announce the 13th International Meeting, "Steroids and Nervous System," which will be held in February 2026 in Torino, Italy.
Webpage: https://www.neurosteroids.unito.it/home-page
Since its first edition in 2001, this meeting has provided a welcoming scientific environment to discuss both traditional and emerging aspects of the interactions between steroids and the nervous system.
Together with the Scientific and Educational Committees, we are pleased to open a call for symposia for the upcoming 2026 meeting.
Each symposium must include:
1. Four invited speakers (each presenting for 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute discussion).
2. The symposium chairperson (proponent), who will propose the topic and speakers. A second chairperson will be selected from the members of the Scientific and Educational Committees.
Proposal Guidelines:
The proposal should:
1) Clearly indicate the title and provide a brief summary of the symposium.
2) Include the names of the proposed speakers along with:
3) 3-4 lines describing their expertise.
4) Their email addresses.
5) Include a signed agreement from the speakers (see the conditions outlined below).
6) Consider gender balance and geographical diversity, ensuring speakers are from different countries or continents where possible.
Important: Please refer to the program from the last meeting to avoid proposing similar topics or speakers: https://www.neurosteroids.unito.it/scientific-program
Benefits for Invited Speakers:
Free registration for the official meeting, including the social dinner.
The opportunity to contribute as authors to a special issue featuring invited lectures. Previous proceedings of the meeting and satellite symposia have been published in prestigious journals, including:
Brain Research Reviews
Annals of the New York Academy of Science
Progress in Neurobiology
Hormones and Behavior
Journal of Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience
Neurochemistry International
Journal of Molecular Neuroscience
Journal of Steroid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology
Please note that the organizing committee will not cover travel and accommodation expenses for speakers.
Submission Details:
Proposals must be submitted to the following email address: roberto.melcangi@unimi.it
Deadline for proposals: March 18, 2025.
Notification of acceptance: By April 18, 2025.
We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to an engaging and insightful meeting.
Sincerely,
Silvia Giatti, Stefano Gotti, & Roberto C. Melcangi
