EMBO Workshop - Neuronal Autophagy: From Circuit Function to Therapy

EMBO Workshop - Neuronal Autophagy: From Circuit Function to Therapy is organized by European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) and will be held from May 17 - 21, 2026 at Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles, Sant Feliu de Guixol, Girona, Spain.

About the Workshop:
Autophagy, the process that degrades and recycles damaged proteins and organelles, has emerged as a master regulator of neuronal function and brain health. Beyond its classical role in cellular waste clearance, autophagy governs synaptic proteostasis, neurotransmission, and circuit remodeling. Its dysfunction contributes to neurodevelopmental disorders, neurodegeneration, and aging-related decline.

This EMBO Workshop “Neuronal Autophagy: from circuit function to therapy” brings together global leaders and early-career scientists to explore how autophagy integrates with neuronal signaling, metabolism, and disease mechanisms. This EMBO Workshop will cover topics ranging from molecular and cellular mechanisms of autophagy to translational and therapeutic approaches in brain disorders. Sessions include autophagy in neuronal proteostasis, mitochondrial quality control, synaptic remodeling, and neurodegeneration, complemented by keynote lectures, trainee talks, and career development events.

Building on the success of the 2022 EMBO Workshop on “Brain Autophagy in Health and Disease,” this 2026 edition will serve as a catalyst for advancing a rapidly growing field at the intersection of neuroscience and cell biology.