Start date: 20250910
End date: 20250913
Location: Pisa
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, under the aegis of the Governing Board of the Society, we are pleased to inform you that the next National Congress of the Italian Society for Neuroscience (SINS) will be held in Pisa, from September 10th to 13th, 2025.
We have secured the participation of worldwide leaders in the many disciplines represented in our Society, who will deliver the Presidential Lecture and the other Plenary Lectures (6 in all). As always, we count on contributions from the Society, in the form of symposium proposals and abstracts, to set up an exciting multidisciplinary scientific program that will dedicate particular attention to contributions by our younger colleagues. The program will include special interest lectures, events, satellite sessions, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, with ample space for sharing scientific material and visiting our Sponsors’ booths.
The Congress will be hosted in the historic center of Pisa, a wonderful and dynamic city with an outstanding heritage and many attractions within walking distance, including perfect places to meet with friends and colleagues.
We are excited to bring the community and celebrate neuroscience in Pisa.
We look forward to meeting you all!
Keydates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | Call for Symposia |
| January 26, 2025 | Call for Symposia – deadline |
| March 6, 2025 | Notice of Symposia acceptance |
| March 4, 2025 | Call for Poster Abstract |
| April 27, 2025 | Call for Poster Abstract – deadline |
| May 23, 2025 | Notice of Poster Abstract acceptance |
| June 1, 2025 | Preliminary Program |
| June 15, 2025 | Early Bird Registration – deadline |
| June 15, 2025 | Presenters registration – deadline |
| September 4, 2025 | On-line Registration – deadline |
| September 10-13, 2025 | SINS 2025 National Congress |
Tentative Program
The Scientific Committee is developing a dynamic and engaging program for the Congress in Pisa.
The Tentative Program will feature Plenary Lectures, Symposia, Oral and Poster Sessions, as well as dedicated Networking Events.
Updates will be provided as more details are confirmed. The Final Program will be released as the event date approaches. Stay tuned for updates!
Plenary Speakers
We are honored to welcome a distinguished lineup of plenary speakers at the SINS 2025 National Congress. These renowned experts will present on the latest advances and key challenges in neuroscience, sharing their pioneering work and insights into the future directions of the field. Each speaker brings a unique perspective that will inspire and enrich our community, contributing to the Congress’s goal of fostering collaboration and innovation. Full details of the plenary sessions and speaker profiles will be available soon. Stay tuned for more information!
Presidential Lecture
Daniel Choquet Bordeaux Neurocampus, Bordeaux University (Bordeaux, FR)
Plenary Lectures
Matteo Carandini University College London (London, UK)
Michela Fagiolini Harvard Medical School – Harvard University (Boston, MA, USA)
Cornelius Gross European Molecular Biology Laboratory – EMBL Rome (Rome, IT)
Guillermina López-Bendito Instituto de Neurociencias – UMH-CSIC (Alicante, ES)
Marcello Massimini University of Milan (Milan, IT)
Call for Poster Abstract
We are pleased to announce that Abstract submission for the Poster Sessions of the SINS 2025 National Congress is now open.
Poster presentations have always been a cornerstone of our meetings, fostering scientific exchange and networking among researchers. For the upcoming congress, we are dedicating extended time slots and a central role in the program to ensure broad visibility and interaction.
We strongly encourage young neuroscientists to submit their research. The Scientific Committee will select outstanding Abstracts as Oral Communication.
Submission Guidelines
Each Abstract submission must include:
- Full name, affiliation, and email address of the Author/s (specifying the Presenting Author)
- Title of the Abstract (concise and informative, maximum 10 words)
- Text of the Abstract (maximum 300 words)
- Relevant publications (up to 2) on the topic, in which the Presenting Author of the Abstract is listed as one of the Authors. (optional but recommended, as they will be considered in the selection process for Oral Communications)
- Relevant topic chosen from the following:
- Cognition and Behavior
- Development
- Disorders of the Nervous System
- Excitability, Synaptic Transmission, Network Functions
- Novel Methods and Technology Development
- Sensory and Motor Systems
- Sleep, Autonomic and Neuroendocrine Systems
Submission Process
Abstracts must be submitted via the Congress Management Platform, adhering to the Instructions for Authors.
The submission deadline is April 27, 2025.
Notifications of acceptance will be announced by May 23, 2025.
Presentation Guidelines
Each Author may submit and be listed as an Author on multiple Abstracts, but may present only one Poster or Oral Communication.
Posters and Oral Communications will be included in the program and presented only if at least the Presenting Author is fully registered for the Congress.
Abstracts selected for Oral Communications will not be presented as Posters.
Evaluation Criteria
Abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee based on their Novelty, Scientific Quality, Relevance, and Clarity.
Submissions expressing interest in an Oral Communication will be further reviewed to assess their suitability for inclusion in the Oral Communication sessions.
For any inquiries regarding the submission process, please contact the Organizing Secretariat at secretariat@sinsmeeting.com.
Call for Symposia
The call for Symposia for the SINS National Congress in Pisa closed on January 26!
SYMPOSIUM STRUCTURE AND GUIDELINES
Symposium Duration:
• Each Symposium will last 90 minutes, featuring four presentations of 18 minutes each, followed by 4-minute Q&A session.
Speaker Requirements:
• At least one of the Speakers must be a young researcher (under 40 year old);
• The four Speakers must be affiliated with different institutions.
Symposium Proposal:
• Each Symposium may be proposed by one or two Chairs, preferably SINS members;
• Only one of the Chairs is allowed to also serve as a Speaker;
• If only one Chair is indicated, the Scientific Committee will assign a second Chair.
Limitations for Chairs/Speakers:
• Each Chair/Speaker may propose or participate in only one Symposium proposal;
• Chairs of Symposia from the last SINS Congress in Torino (2023) are not eligible to submit proposals.
Symposia Reserved for Young Researchers:
• At least two Symposium slots will be reserved for proposals in which all participants, including Chairs and Speakers, are under 40 years of age as of the submission deadline.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Symposium proposals should address one of the following topics:
• Cognition and Behavior
• Development
• Disorders of the Nervous System
• Excitability, Synaptic Transmission, Network Functions
• Novel Methods and Technology Development
• Sensory and Motor Systems
• Sleep, Autonomic and Neuroendocrine Systems
Each proposal must include the following information:
• Title: A concise description of the Symposium topic (less than 10 words);
• Summary: A brief overview of the scientific background and relevance of the topic (up to 100 words), along with a list of 5 representative publications of the Speakers on the topic;
• Speakers’ details: Full name, e-mail and affiliation of the 4 Speakers and the titles of their presentations.
EVALUATION
Proposals will be evaluated by the SINS Scientific Committee, including members of the SINS Governing Board and the Local Organizing Committee.
Evaluation will be based on:
• Scientific relevance of the proposed topics, consistent with the broadest possible representation of the Symposium themes;
• Expertise of the proposed Chairs and Speakers;
• Coherence and complementarity of topics covered within the Symposium.
Additional considerations include:
• Ensuring a balanced representation of different neuroscience fields;
• Promoting gender diversity among participants;
• Inclusion of multiple young researchers (under 40 years old);
• Prioritizing Speakers who did not present at Symposia in the last SINS Congress.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Symposium proposals must be submitted strictly according to the Instructions for Proposers, using the Congress Management Platform.
The Symposium proposal submission deadline is January 12, 2025 January 26, 2025 (extended) at 11:59 PM (CET).
Acceptance of proposals will be announced by March 6, 2025.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR CHAIRS AND SPEAKERS
• No expense reimbursement will be provided for Chairs and Speakers;
• Participation in the Congress requires the payment of the registration fee;
• The Local Organizing Committee and the SINS Governing Board are committed to supporting funding requests from third-party entities by providing necessary letters of support.
