14-16 October 2026
Lisbon, Portugal
Call for abstracts will open on 27 January 2026.
Apply for oral or poster presentations.
The Champalimaud Research Symposium 2026
(CRSy26) will gather an interdisciplinary community of researchers to discuss the interplay between the neural and immune systems in relation to cancer initiation, progression and therapy. This symposium will emphasise the dynamic interactions among tumour cells, neurons and immune components, and how these relationships impact tumour growth, metastasis and the tumour microenvironment.
Key topics will include mechanistic insights into neuro-immune signaling pathways, the influence of stress and innervation on tumor immunity, and how immune responses can affect neural activity within tumours and beyond.
(CRSy26) will gather an interdisciplinary community of researchers to discuss the interplay between the neural and immune systems in relation to cancer initiation, progression and therapy. This symposium will emphasise the dynamic interactions among tumour cells, neurons and immune components, and how these relationships impact tumour growth, metastasis and the tumour microenvironment.
Key topics will include mechanistic insights into neuro-immune signaling pathways, the influence of stress and innervation on tumor immunity, and how immune responses can affect neural activity within tumours and beyond.
Symposium Chairs
Carlos Minutti
Immunoregulation Lab, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, PT
Henrique Veiga-Fernandes Immunophysiology Lab, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, PT
Carlos Minutti
Immunoregulation Lab, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, PT
Henrique Veiga-Fernandes Immunophysiology Lab, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, PT
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Douglas Hanahan
EPFL, Lausanne, CH
Florent Ginhoux
Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, FR
Douglas Hanahan
EPFL, Lausanne, CH
Florent Ginhoux
Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, FR
CRSy is the main scientific symposium of the Champalimaud Research. Since 2017, it has fostered global dialogue among researchers across various disciplines, focusing on groundbreaking advancements in neuroscience, physiology and cancer.
fees & registration
Early Bird
Sept 5
Regular
Oct 3
Onsite
Oct 15-17
Live streaming
Standard
(std)
€349
€275︎︎︎
€449
€399︎︎︎
€549
€525︎︎︎
€20
(std)
€349
€275︎︎︎
€449
€399︎︎︎
€549
€525︎︎︎
€20
Students
& Postdocs
€249
€175︎︎︎
€299
€249︎︎︎
€399
€375︎︎︎
€20
& Postdocs
€249
€175︎︎︎
€299
€249︎︎︎
€399
€375︎︎︎
€20
Payments in € (EURO)
Ticket Types
In-person ticket
Provides access to a 3-day scientific and social programme at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown and admission to the catering service during breaks and lunches.
Discount rates ︎︎︎
Members of the following societies can benefit from a discount rate:
SPN – Portuguese Society for Neurosciences
To receive your membership discount, please select the appropriate ticket type in the registration form.
Ticket Types
In-person ticket
Provides access to a 3-day scientific and social programme at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown and admission to the catering service during breaks and lunches.
Discount rates ︎︎︎
Members of the following societies can benefit from a discount rate:
SPN – Portuguese Society for Neurosciences
To receive your membership discount, please select the appropriate ticket type in the registration form.
Payment Methods
Delegates can conveniently make payments using either credit card and bank transfer.
Refund Policy
Delegates can conveniently make payments using either credit card and bank transfer.
Refund Policy
Delegates may request a refund of their registration fees up to 30 days before the event start date by submitting a request via email. Please note that processing costs will be deducted from the refund amount.
Liability Disclaimer
The organisers are not affiliated with third-party entities for travel arrangements or attendee services related to this event. Consequently, CRSy is not liable for any incidents or issues that may occur to individuals.
The organisers recommend particular caution regarding phishing emails or unofficial messages offering services related to any matter, including travel arrangements and attendee lists. Be aware that the CRSy will never ask for sensitive data via unofficial channels.
The organisers do not accept liability for personal medical expenses, travel expenses, or any other personal expenses as a consequence of accidents or weather conditions.
Register here
The organisers are not affiliated with third-party entities for travel arrangements or attendee services related to this event. Consequently, CRSy is not liable for any incidents or issues that may occur to individuals.
The organisers recommend particular caution regarding phishing emails or unofficial messages offering services related to any matter, including travel arrangements and attendee lists. Be aware that the CRSy will never ask for sensitive data via unofficial channels.
The organisers do not accept liability for personal medical expenses, travel expenses, or any other personal expenses as a consequence of accidents or weather conditions.
Register here