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!
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
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.
Program
8:00 Registration
9:15 Opening and Welcome: Rosa C. Paolicelli and Nikola Tomov
9:30 Francesca Peri - “From Death to Disposal: The Collection and Degradation of Dying Neurons”
10:00 Melanie Greter - "Dysregulated microglia in neurodegeneration"
10:30 Coffee break
11:00 Annika Keller - "Novel Insights: Microglia’s Role in Limiting Vascular and Parenchymal Calcification"
11:30 Marc Suter - "Pains needs microglia"
12:00 Short talk #1 selected from abstracts
12:15 Short talk #2 selected from abstracts
12:30 Technical talk
12:45 Lunch break and Poster Session
14:00 Short talk #4 selected from abstracts
14:15 Short talk #5 selected from abstracts
14:30 Johanna Joyce - TBA
15:00 Gregor Hutter - “Microglia targeting approaches against malignant brain tumors”
15:30 Raphael Guzman - “The role of microglia in neuroprotection and regeneration after ischemia”
16:00 Coffee Break
16:30 Anna Oevermann - “Guardians subverted: the dual role of microglia in Listeria monocytogenes neuroinfection”
17:00 Asparouh Iliev - TBA
17:30 Round Table discussion
18:00 Poster Prize, Travel Award and closing remarks
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 sponsored by Nikon
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 a special award kindly provided by Nikon Switzerland.
The organizers
Rosa C. Paolicelli
Associate Professor
University of Lausanne
Nikola Tomov
Lecturer
University of Bern
Our sponsors
Swiss Microglia Meeting
Institute of Anatomy
University of Bern
3012 Bern, Switzerland
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