Author: Manuela Stocco

  • Announcing the second Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting

    Announcing the second Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting

    The Excellence in Neuroinflammation – 2nd Meeting will take place on 12 December 2026 at the historic Abbazia di Praglia (Padua, Italy). This year’s theme — “Neuroinflammation and Pain, with a Special Focus on Migraine” — will bring together researchers and clinicians to discuss emerging mechanisms, translational approaches, and future directions in neuroinflammation research. The…

  • Opening of the YIG 2027–2029 call – Excellence in Neuroinflammation

    Opening of the YIG 2027–2029 call – Excellence in Neuroinflammation

    Fondazione Francesco della Valle announces the opening of the Excellence in Neuroinflammation Young Investigator Grant (YIG) 2027–2029, aimed at early-career researchers working in neuroinflammation. The program supports innovative, independent research projects, with the goal of fostering scientific excellence and high-impact research. Funding includes €25,000/year for 2 years. Application deadline: September 15, 2026. 👉 More information…

  • Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award 2026 -The Winner

    Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award 2026 -The Winner

    The Scientific Committee of the Foundation has selected Ludovica Brusaferri (London South Bank University, UK) as the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award, dedicated this year to the theme “Neuroinflammation and Pain.” The awarded study, published in Brain (2025), provides new evidence on the relationship between trigeminal nerve microstructure, neuroinflammation, and brainstem activity…

  • Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award 2026 – Nominations now open!

    Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award 2026 – Nominations now open!

    Empowering young Researchers shaping the future of Pain Medicine Neuroinflammation is one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving frontiers in biomedical research. Understanding how neuronal and non-neuronal cells interact to shape chronic pain means gaining a deeper insight into human physiology — and its vulnerabilities. The Francesco della Valle Foundation is now accepting submissions…

  • Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting 2025: illuminating the future of neurobiology

    Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting 2025: illuminating the future of neurobiology

    “… scientific research is not just a profession — it’s an act of faith in the future.”This was the guiding thought behind the Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting 2025. A full day of open, in-depth exchange between international experts and emerging scientists. Each session contributed a new layer to a richer, more nuanced understanding of neuroinflammation…

  • FINAL PROGRAM – Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting. October 18, Italy

    FINAL PROGRAM – Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting. October 18, Italy

    It’s here! The program for an unforgettable journey into neuroinflammation. October 18, 2025 – a full day to dive deep into one of neuroscience’s hottest topics. We’re bringing together an extraordinary mix:– Leading international experts– Trailblazing young researchers, winners of the 2025 Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award, recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries. Three sessions, three perspectives…

  • SAVE THE DATE – Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting. October 18, Italy

    SAVE THE DATE – Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting. October 18, Italy

    We announce that the first Excellence in Neuroinflammation Meeting will take place on Saturday, October 18, at the “Praglia Abbey Conference Center”, Italy. This one-day meeting is dedicated to the latest research on the role of neuroinflammation — both pathological and protective — across a range of disorders. The meeting is inspired by the Excellence…

  • Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award 2025 – The Winners

    Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award 2025 – The Winners

    We are pleased to announce that the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award have been selected. The Foundation warmly congratulates the awardees for their outstanding contributions, and sincerely thanks all applicants for their valuable submissions, which made this 1st edition of the award a great success!

  • Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award 2025

    Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award 2025

    The Foundation is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Neuroinflammation Award, a prize for the best 2024 publication by a young researcher, that has contributed substantially to the understanding and regulation of the biological mechanisms of neuroinflammation. 3,000 euros to keep on believing, fuel dreams and stimulate new projects…