ESE Summer School 2025
22 - 25 June 2025, Innsbruck, Austria
With lectures from leading endocrine researchers and group breakout sessions to discuss scientific challenges in detail, delegates will benefit from expert education across this broad field.
This event is an excellent way to not only grow as a scientist, but to make friends across Europe in the field of endocrinology, with an extensive social programme, including networking, sports and group activities, complementing the outstanding scientific education provided.
This is a basic science focussed school, however some translational topics will be covered.
Topics include; GCPR and nuclear receptors, obesity, pituitary, endocrine-cancer and more.
SAVE THE DATE! Register your interest below
Please note - the preliminary programme is subject to change
Welcome from the chairs and EYES Committee
Eleanor Davis (UK), Chair of ESE Science Committee, Josef Köhrle (Germany), Juan Manuel Jiménez Vacas (UK) EYES co-chair & Clara Lazzaretti (Italy) EYES representative
Opening plenary lecture
Adipose tissue expandability, lipotoxicity and the metabolic syndrome
Antonio Vidal-Puig (UK)
Session 1: Organised by EYES Young Investigators: reproduction
Genetic causes of spermatogenic failure
TBC
Characterizing expression profiles in human follicles and studying the hormonal hallmarks of oocyte maturation
TBC
A clinical perspective on reproductive disorders
Walter Vena (Italy)
Session 2: GPCR and Nuclear receptors
Nuclear receptors
Nathan Lack (Canada/Turkey)
Bisphenol-A signaling through estrogen receptors outside the nucleus
Angel Nadal (Spain)
Molecular trafficking of SST receptors
TBC
Plus parallel workshops, poster sessions and sporting activities
Session 3: Obesity
SGLT2 inhibitors
Anja M Billing (Denmark)
Obesity, glucocorticoids and stress
Liesbeth van Rossum (The Netherlands)
Gut microbiome, alcohol and diabetes?
Max Nieuwdorp (The Netherlands)
Session 4: Pituitary
Genetic aspects of pituitary tumours
Giampaolo Trivellin (Italy)
Ciliated cells in the endocrine system
Cynthia Andondiadou (UK)
Tanycytes: Mediators of the Brain-Periphery Crosstalk between Reproduction and Metabolism
Daniela Fernandois (France)
Session 5: Endocrinology & Cancer
Reproductive health following treatments for endocrine-related cancers
Ljiljana Marina (Serbia)
The tumour microenvironment of ACC using single cell RNA sequencing
Anne Jouinot (France)
Deciphering the Biology of Intrinsic Apoptosis in Endocrine-Related Cancers: Insights from Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Juan Manuel Jimenez Vacas (UK)
Plus parallel workshops, poster sessions and sporting activities
Session 6: Masterclass Session
Grant writing
TBC
Publishing - how to write a paper/manuscript
Josef Köhrle (Germany)
Session 7: Omics and data
Sessions will finish at 13:30
Registration will open in January 2025, please register your interest below to be notified when registration is open.
Please note: ESE does not permit attendance of sanctioned individuals or individuals from sanctioned institutions at any ESE events. Please click here to see ESE's Sanctions Policy.
ESE is pleased to support your attendance of the Summer School with our Meeting Grants. ESE Student, Early Career or Low Income Country members can apply for a €400 grant to towards the cost of attending!
In addition to this, we are offering PhD travel grants of up to €700 to cover both registration and travel for the Summer School! Find out if you are eligible.
Grants will open in January 2025.
ESE Summer School 2023 will take place at Tyrolean Education Institute Grillhof (TBI-Grillhof), just outside of Innsbruck in Austria.
Address: Grillhofweg 100, 6080 Innsbruck, Austria
The TBI Grillhof is the Educational Institution in the state of Tyrol, which has unique panoramic views of the Nordkette and Serles, which contributes to a relaxed yet concentrated learning environment. It is surrounded by woods and meadows allowing for recreational and sporting activities which forms part of the programme.
It is 6km outside of Innsbruck centre, 15 minutes from the train station and 20 minutes from Innsbruck Airport by car.
Bedrooms are limited and are offered on a shared basis, on a first-come first served basis. There is a nearby hotel on reserve if accommodation becomes full.
For all enquiries regarding registration and accommodation, please contact registration@ese-hormones.org
The TBI - Grillhof is located near the provincial capital of Innsbruck (6km) on the edge of the village of Vill. The tourist resort of Igls at the foot of the Patscherkofel is two kilometers away. The Grillhof is easily accessible by both public and private transport.
By train and public transport from Innsbruck main train station:
- by taxi (approx. €17)
- Bus line 'J' (www.vvt.at) stop at 'Sillpark' direction Patscherkofelbahn, or Olympiaexpress stop at 'Vill Dorfstraße' - from there it is approx. 10 minutes uphill to Grillhof.
By plane and public transport from Innsbruck Airport:
- by taxi (approx. €25)
- with the bus line 'F' (www.vvt.at) direction Innsbruck Baggersee (bus stop directly in front of the airport building) to the stop 'Sillpark' and there with the line "J" direction Patscherkofelbahn or Olympiaexpress to 'Vill Dorfstraße' - from there it is a 10 minute walk uphill to the Grillhof.
By car:
From the south: take the A13 until the Patsch-Igls exit, continue on the Patscher and Igler roads via Igls to Vill. After entering Vill, turn right and drive to the Grillhof educational institute. The house parking lot can be used free of charge.
From the west or the east: take the A12 to the Innsbruck-Mitte exit, at the roundabout take the exit for 'Igls-Vill' and shortly after entering Vill, turn left and drive to the Grillhof Educational Institute where you can park your car for free.
Munich Airport is approx 2.5 hours by train.
All participants are invited to submit and present a poster at the meeting during one of the interactive poster sessions.
Poster submissions will open in January.
Please submit your poster title, all authors, and your name as the presenting author. Posters should be portrait, poster boards and fixing materials will be provided. The poster boards are 146cm to 118cm (portrait).
Please submit your poster title below, so the Organising Committee can allocate you a presenting spot.
Organising Committee
This programme gives you opportunity to communicate with the masters of endocrinology and ask them as many question as you want in a relaxed atmosphere. You gain both clinical and scientific knowledge. And the environment is amazing, fresh air, beautiful nature, making this an unforgettable experience.
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