About
The 3rd Symposium of the Italian Glia Network (IGN) will be the first in-person meeting organised since the network was founded in 2023 by Italian neuroscientists aiming to create a dedicated platform for glial research in Italy. The IGN promotes scientific exchange, collaborations and emerging research in glial biology. Following two successful online symposia in 2024 and 2025 and the rapid growth of the network to over 250 members, the need for an in-person event became clear.
The symposium is designed as a one-day meeting to facilitate participation from researchers across Italy while keeping costs accessible, especially for students and early-career scientists. The programme will include three thematic sessions focused on Astrocytes, Microglia and Oligodendrocytes/PNS, alongside keynote lectures from internationally recognised speakers. Oral and poster sessions will encourage active participation, with particular attention to promoting visibility and networking opportunities for early-career researchers.
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Venue & Travel
Come arrivare alla venue / travel information
The 3rd Symposium of the Italian Glia Network (IGN) will take place at the Complesso Vallisneri of the University of Padova, located in a convenient area close to Padova city centre and to the railway station. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation, airport shuttle services, and car.
From Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Participants arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport can reach the venue directly via the Busitalia/FS shuttle service connecting the airport with Padova. Several services stop close to the Complesso Vallisneri, with convenient access from the Via Venezia entrance. The journey takes approximately 45–70 minutes, depending on traffic and service.
From Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
Participants arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport can reach the venue directly via the Busitalia/FS shuttle service connecting the airport with Padova. Several services stop close to the Complesso Vallisneri, with convenient access from the Via Venezia entrance. The journey takes approximately 55–70 minutes.
From Padova Railway Station
The Complesso Vallisneri (Via Ugo Bassi 58/B) can be reached from Padova railway station in about 20–25 minutes on foot. The easiest route is via Via Niccolò Tommaseo and Via Venezia, leading directly to the university campus and the Via Venezia entrance of the building. Local tram and bus connections are also available from the station area.
By Car
Padova is easily accessible via the A4 motorway (Milano–Venezia) and the A13 motorway (Bologna–Padova). From the motorway exits “Padova Ovest” or “Padova Sud”, follow directions towards the city centre and then to Via Ugo Bassi / Via Venezia. Limited parking is available in the surrounding area.
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Preliminary Program
11:00 – Welcome
11:15 – Andrea Volterra (University of Lausanne & Wyss Center, Geneva, Switzerland)
12:00 – Session: Astrocytes (3 talks)
13:00 – Light lunch & poster session
14:15 – Michela Matteoli (CNR Institute of Neuroscience & IRCCS Humanitas, Milan)
15:00 – Session: Microglia (3 talks)
16:00 – Coffee break & poster session
16:30 – Carla Taveggia (IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan)
17:15 – Session: Oligodendrocytes & Peripheral Glia (3 talks)
18:15 – Closing remarks
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