Dear colleagues, dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to our Freiburg European Microglia Conference on CNS macrophages which takes place at the Hotel Stadt Freiburg, Tagungszentrum Berliner Tor on October 14-16, 2026.
This event is organized by by the Institute of Neuropathology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg and the Center for Brain Research and Advancement In Neuroimmunology (BRAIN). We seek to establish a future European platform for key leaders in field of CNS immunity with a special focus on parenchymal and non-parenchymal macrophages and other CNS immune cells. We will not only present the latest discoveries in the field of microglia and macrophage biology but we will also have round table formats to discuss current developments and controversies, and to establish academic view points and guidelines for the field. This special think tank design of the conference is key for the success of this event. It will further support young investigators in the field, and poster sessions will be well embedded.
For this symposium, we have invited the leading experts in the field. This symposium will give the opportunity to discuss and share recent data and engaging discussions that will shape the future of this rapidly evolving field.
We encourage you all to share your knowledge, challenge each other’s ideas, and foster connections that will not only advance the science but also enhance the collaborative spirit that drives progress in research and innovation. We look forward to an inspiring and productive event.
Invited Speakers
Bart Eggen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Britta Engelhardt, TKI, Switzerland
Sonia Garel, Collège de France, France
Melanie Greter, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Robert Harris, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
Steffen Jung, WIS, Israel
Bożena Kamińska-Kaczmarek, Nencki Institute, Warsaw
Renzo Mancuso, VIB-Center, Belgium
Takahiro Masuda, Kyushu University, Japan
Michela Matteoli, Humanitas University, Italy
Rosa Paolicelli, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Marius Wernig, Stanford University, USA
Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University, USA
Robert Zeiser, University of Freiburg, Germany
Registration
Participation fees
- UKF Postdocs/Clinicians or higher graduation: 100€
- UKF Students (MD, Master, PhD): 50 €
- External Participants: 150 €
Location
Address:
Hotel Stadt Freiburg | Tagungszentrum Berliner Tor
Breisacher Str. 84
79110 Freiburg im Breisgau
Travel
How to reach Freiburg (im Breisgau)
... by Airplane: Freiburg is located in the middle of a dense network of international airports. The nearest international airport, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, is only 40 minutes away from Freiburg. Direct connection to Freiburg is provided by the Airport Bus or public transport with transfer in Basel. Frankfurt, one of Europe's largest hubs is only a two hour train ride or car drive away. Trains leave from the airport's long distance train station to Freiburg at least once every hour.
... by Car: Over the motorway A-5 Frankfurt-Karlsruhe-Basel
... by Train: Freiburg is located on the ICE/Intercity route Frankfurt-Karlsruhe-Freiburg-Basel. Twice an hour, trains from allover Germany or from Switzerland (Zurich/Basel) stop at Freiburg's main train station.
For using the public transport in Freiburg you can find information here.
Special Train Ticket (Deutsche Bahn)
For participants of this event, a nationwide event ticket is available. This allows you to plan your journey to and from the event conveniently, sustainably, and at reduced rates.
Information will follow as soon as possible.
Accommodation
Accommodation for invited speakers will be arranged by the conference organizers. Speakers do not need to make their own reservations.
Contact
Scientific Committee
Katrin Kierdorf
Group Leader
University of Freiburg
Marco Prinz
Prof. of Neuropathology
University of Freiburg
Organisation
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
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