Neuroengineering Summer School “Massimo Grattarola” – 2026 Edition
📍 Location: Genoa (Italy)
📅 Dates: 8–10 June 2026
About the School
The Neuroengineering Summer School “Massimo Grattarola” is a leading international training course in neuroengineering. It brings together students, young researchers, and professionals from neuroscience, bioengineering, computation, and related fields to learn about multiscale approaches to neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. The school is named in honor of Prof. Massimo Grattarola, a pioneer in neuroengineering and bioelectronics.
Purpose & Focus
This edition, titled “Bridge the Gap: Multiscale Approaches in Neurodevelopmental Disorders”, explores how clinical data, experimental models, and computational methods can be integrated to better understand brain disorders and support personalized therapies.
The training focuses on questions such as:
- How can discoveries in the lab be translated into effective patient‑specific treatments?
- How do different biological models contribute to understanding pathological mechanisms?
Main Themes
The School’s sessions typically include:
- Clinical Foundations – diagnosis and unresolved problems in neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Patient‑Derived In Vitro Models – using human cell models to investigate disease mechanisms.
- In Vivo Models – validating findings in animal or whole‑organ systems.
- Digital Twins & Computational Models – building multiscale predictive models.
- Practical Hands‑On Activities – creating predictive simulations and neural network models.
Each session combines keynote lectures, expert talks, open discussions, and practical exercises.
Confirmed Speakers (Examples)
Speakers announced for the 2026 edition include:
- Federico Zara – IRCCS G. Gaslini (Italy)
- Alberto Danieli – IRCCS E. Medea (Italy)
- Nael Nadif Kasri – RadboudUmc (Netherlands)
- Bruno Sterlini – University of Genoa (Italy)
- Giacomo Preti – Aix‑Marseille University (France)
- Nina Doorn – University of Twente (Netherlands)
(More speakers and program details are typically published closer to the event.)
Organizers
The School is coordinated by international faculty and specialists in neuroscience and engineering.
Fees
- Early Bird Registration (before 31 May): ~€300
- Late Registration (from 1 June): ~€400
- Social Dinner (optional): ~€50 (attendees) / ~€80 (others)
The registration fee includes:
✔ Access to all sessions
✔ Practical hands‑on activities
✔ Lunch and coffee breaks each day
Who Should Attend
The summer school is ideal for:
- Graduate students (master’s, PhD)
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Early‑career professionals in neuroscience, engineering, computation, and related fields
Why Attend
Participants gain:
✔ Advanced scientific insights into neuroengineering
✔ Practical skills with real data and modeling tools
✔ Networking with international researchers and peers