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EMBO Workshop

Advances in Stroke-Immunology: From molecular mechanisms to clinical translation

27 – 30 April 2026 | Munich, Germany

  • Registration Deadline
  • 1 March 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 1 October 2025 – 30 January 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 20 February 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 30 March 2026

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About the Workshop

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We cordially invite you to join the EMBO Workshop on Advances in Stroke-Immunology which will take place at the Hohenkammer Castle in Munich between April 27th – 30th 2026.
Immune responses are central to the pathophysiology of stroke, influencing both acute injury and long-term recovery. While stroke has traditionally been viewed as a neurological event, it is now clear that it initiates a dynamic and systemic immune response that extends far beyond the brain. Recent advances in neuroimmunology have demonstrated critical roles for microglia, leukocyte trafficking, and immune alterations in peripheral organs such as the gut, heart, and meninges. Cutting-edge technologies—including single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics—are now revealing the complex cellular and functional heterogeneity of these immune responses. These new findings have catalyzed a wave of translational research, with clinical trials underway to modulate the immune system for improved stroke outcomes. Moreover, the immune mechanisms in stroke share parallels with those in aging and other neurodegenerative conditions, highlighting their broader relevance. Yet, fundamental questions remain about how peripheral immune cells, brain-resident glial cells, and neurons interact between each other to shape injury and repair.
The goal of this EMBO Workshop is to bring together leading experts, emerging investigators, and early-career scientists to explore these questions and share the latest breakthroughs in stroke-immunology. By fostering cross-disciplinary discussion and collaboration, we aim to accelerate the development of novel therapeutic strategies that harness the immune system to promote brain repair and improve recovery after stroke.

We look forward to welcoming you all at the conference in this truly exciting time for stroke-immunology!
With warmest regards,
Corinne Benakis, Adam Denes and Arthur Liesz


About EMBO Courses and Workshops

EMBO Courses and Workshops are selected for their excellent scientific quality and timelines, provision of good networking activities for all participants and speaker gender diversity (at least 40% of speakers must be from the underrepresented gender).

Organisers are encouraged to implement measures to make the meeting environmentally more sustainable.

 
 

Programme

 

Registration

  • Registration Deadline
  • 1 March 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 1 October 2025 – 30 January 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 20 February 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 30 March 2026

 

  • STUDENT/POSTDOCS EUR 770
  • ACADEMIC EUR 990
  • INDUSTRY EUR 1250

Registration includes:

  • Access to all talks and poster sessions
  • Accommodation (single room, 3 nights from April 27–30 2026 at the conference site (Castle Hohenkammer, Munich)
  • All meals (not including extra beverages)
  • Welcome reception
  • Social Event: Excursion & Dinner

Payment

Online payment will be available upon acceptance of your participation.

Selection criteria

Participation is limited and seats will be continuously filled. Priority will be given to participants that submit an abstract and to early career investigators and scientists from underrepresented minorities. Abstracts will be chosen for short talks or for poster sessions by the Abstract selection committee.

Abstract guidelines

All abstracts should be submitted via the registration platform in English language and should not exceed 350 words (excluding all authors and affiliation). One abstract per participant is allowed.

Poster specifications

Posters will be available for viewing throughout the entire meeting (Poster Session 1: Day 1 & 2, Poster Session 2: Day 2 & 3). Presenters are asked to be by their posters during the poster sessions. Poster should be A0 size, portrait format.

Travel grants and registration fee waivers

Travel grants and registration fee waivers are available for participants.

Selection of awardees is handled directly by the organizers. EMBO travel grants and registration fee waivers are allocated on the basis of the quality of the submitted abstract.

Applicants do not need to apply separately for these but should indicate on the registration form if they wish to be considered Additional travel grants are available for EMBC Associate Member States Chile, India, Singapore and Taiwan.

Child care grants

EMBO Courses and Workshops offers grants to offset additional childcare costs incurred by participants or speakers when participating at any EMBO Courses and Workshop funded meeting. Eligible costs include fees for a caregiver or child-care facility, travel costs for a caregiver, or travel costs for taking the child to the meeting etc. Please indicate on the registration form whether you would like to be considered for the grant. Please also describe how you intend to use the childcare grant and specify the sum that you will need.

Accessibility grants

EMBO offers accessibility grants to support participants at EMBO Courses & Workshops with any access needs. These grants cover up to 500 Euros for any additional costs e.g. to adapt the conference environment, or to be accompanied by someone to assist them where necessary.

Participants with access needs may apply for a grant via the registration system of the related EMBO event, or by emailing the organizers of the related EMBO event directly.

Code of conduct

Anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy

At EMBO, we believe that harassment and discriminatory behaviour are unacceptable in any setting.

Media and communications policy

Recording or communication of the presented data needs to be agreed upon by all concerned.

EMBO's code of conduct is applicable for all participants of this EMBO meeting and can be found here.

 

Contact

Corinne Benakis

Email: strokeimmunologymeeting@gmail.com​

 

 

Venue

Hohenkammer Castle (Schloss Hohenkammer, 40km from Munich city center)
Schlossstrasse 18–25
85411 Hohenkammer, Germany

Accommodation

Single room for 3 nights (27/04 to 30/07) is included in the registration fee.

You can book extra nights (before or after the meeting) by directly contacting the hotel: mail@schlosshohenkammer.de. The extra nights have not been prebooked and are thus subject to availability. Enquiries regarding accompanying persons should be directed to the organizers.
Please note that participation for accompanying persons is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If accepted, additional fees may apply.

Transport

Car – arriving from North and South:

From the South take the A9 in the direction of Ingolstadt/Nürnberg/Berlin; from the North take the A9 in the direction of Munich. Exit the A9 at junction Allershausen (67) and follow the signs to the left in the direction of Hohenkammer. Leave the round­about at the second exit and follow the road, via Eglhausen, to Hohenkammer. At the end of the road, at Hohenkammer, turn right onto the B13 in the direction of Ingol­stadt. Follow the main road past the church and then turn left onto Petershaser Strasse. You will reach Schlossstrasse on the right after 100 meters. Parking spaces are located directly after the bridge on your left.

Car – arriving from the Munich Airport:

Leave the airport and get onto the A92 in the direction of Eching/Munich. Change over to the A9 in the direction of Ingolstadt/Nürnberg/­Berlin at the motorway inter­section Neufahrn. Exit the A9 at junction Allershausen and follow the above directions.

Taxi:

The taxi ride from Munich Airport or Munich’s Central Station to the Hohenkammer Castle takes 30 and 50 min, respectively. Some taxi companies offer fixed prices for airport transfers, while others may use a meter. Costs range from 95-120 Euros. Visitors should take into consideration the transportation cost and traffic jam when planning their journey.

Train:

Take the suburban rail, S2, from Munich’s Central Station in the direction of Ingol­stadt and get off at Petershausen. The Hohenkammer Castle is just a few kilometers from Petershausen and easy to reach by taxi. Book a taxi in advance since there are limited availabilities.

About the Area

Munich is characterized by centuries-old architecture and a wealth of museums. The Bavarian capital is internationally known for the annual Oktoberfest and its traditional beer halls, including the Hofbräuhaus, established in 1589, which continues to welcome visitors year-round in its central location. In the historic old town, the central square Marienplatz is home to iconic landmarks such as the Neo-Gothic New Town Hall, whose famous carillon performs daily with melodies and scenes from 16th-century life.

A cultural highlight in the city center is the Munich Residenz, the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs. It is the largest city palace in Germany and offers a glimpse into the region’s rich political and artistic history through its grand halls and extensive collections of art, furniture, and historical artifacts.

The conference venue, “Schloss Hohenkammer,” lies about 40 km north of the city, set within a scenic cultural landscape. Optional excursions include the Benedictine monastery at Scheyern, the historic town of Freising, or Weihenstephan – the world’s oldest brewery.

Sustainability at the meeting

The EMBO Courses & Workshops Programme assesses meetings based on the proposal and implementation of sustainability measures. Meetings can earn points across a range of measures, with each measure assigned a point value from one to five. These points classify the meeting into one of three sustainability levels, reflecting the organizers' commitment to enhancing the sustainability of their event. More information on the EMBO Courses & Workshops Sustainability Badge can be found here.

Abstract books and programs will be shared in electronic form only. Name tags will be from recycle materials and biodegradable.

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