Swiss Microglia Meeting

Ein Plakat für das erste Schweizer Mikrogliatreffen am 9. September 2026 in Bern, Schweiz. Das Plakat enthält Logos verschiedener Organisationen, eine stilisierte Illustration eines Mikroglia-Zellkörpers, eine Silhouette der Berner Stadtlandschaft und einen Textblock mit Registrierungsdetails.

About the meeting

Microglia, the innate immune cells of the brain, are key players in neural development, homeostasis, and disease.

This meeting aims to unite Swiss scientists exploring microglial biology on molecular, cellular, and systemic levels. It is open for researchers from all career stages, from students to Principal investigators.

Registration is open to members of all Swiss institutions and is free of charge.

We are excited to exchange knowledge and ideas!

Mikroskopaufnahme von Nervenzellen mit blauen Zellkernen und grünen Nervenzellfortsätzen.

Ramified microglia survey the brain tissue. Picture courtesy of Rosa C. Paolicelli

The speakers

Melanie Greter

Institute of Experimental Immunology

University of Zürich

Asparouh Iliev

Neuroimmunology and brain infections

University of Fribourg

Anna Oevermann

Neuropathology

University of Bern

Raphael Guzman

Department of Neurosurgy

University Hospital Basel

Johanna Joyce

Department of Oncology

University of Lausanne

Francesca Peri

Department of Molecular Life Sciences

University of Zürich

Gregor Hutter

Department of Neurosurgy

University Hospital Basel

Annika Keller

Department of Neurosurgery

University Hospital Zürich

Marc Suter

Pain Center

University of Lausanne

Short talks will be selected from submitted abstracts

The venue

Historisches rotes Backsteingebäude mit steinernen Fensterrahmen und hölzerner Eingangstür, umgeben von Bäumen.

Ein abgetrennter, halbrunder Klassensaal mit Holzsitzen und Stufen, großem Oberlicht und dekorativem Deckenverzierungen.

The meeting is kindly hosted by the Institute of Anatomy of the University of Bern.

The historic building is located in the Muesmatt Quartier, less than 10 walking minutes from the train station.

How to get there

Program

Coming soon

Young researchers

Travel grants

We are happy to offer a limited number of travel grants to support students and early-career researchers. Travel grants cover transport costs to Bern and back within Switzerland. Applicants will be evaluated based on their submitted abstract.

Please indicate if you would like to apply for a travel grant during registration. Grants are awarded on a merit basis and according to available funds.

Best Poster Prize

The Best Poster Prize recognizes outstanding research presented as a poster at the meeting. The recipient of the Best Poster Prize will be announced during the closing session and will receive formal recognition along with a certificate and award.