From Wednesday 20 May to Friday 22 May, the meeting of the Protein Group of the Italian Society of Biochemistry (SIB) ‘Proteins 2026’ will take place at the Fisciano Campus of the University of Salerno.
The event is organised by SIB members from the University of Salerno and from the Institute of Biostructures and Bioimaging of the CNR in Naples
The meeting will focus on the structural and functional characterisation of proteins and their modulation.
The conference will be an important opportunity for Italian and international researchers active in the structural and functional analysis of proteins to meet and discuss how these properties can be modulated for therapeutic or biotechnological purposes. The event will offer an up-to-date overview of the state of research and the most advanced methodologies in the field. The programme will include presentations by internationally recognised experts, as well as oral communications selected from among the contributions of participants.
Poster sessions are also planned to encourage scientific exchange and promote interaction between scholars.
The meeting will also be attended by leading companies in the field of protein research, which will present their activities and innovations.

CONFERENCE CHAIRS

• Anna Marabotti – Unisa
• Emilia Pedone – IBB CNR
• Ivana Caputo – Unisa
• Fabrizio Dal Piaz – Unisa
• Sonia Di Gaetano – IBB CNR
• Luciano Pirone – IBB CNR

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

• Alessandro Arcovito (University "Cattolica del Sacro Cuore" of Milan)
• Beatrice Cobucci-Ponzano (CNR- IBBR)
• Francesca Cutruzzolà (Sapienza University of Rome)
• Margot De Marco (University of Salerno)
• Giovanna Grimaldi (CNR-IEOMI)
• Stefania Martucciello (University of Salerno)
• Riccardo Miggiano (University of Piemonte Orientale)
• Gaetana Paolella (University of Salerno)
• Stefano Ricagno (University of Milan)
• Mauro Salvi (University of Padova)
• Mariafrancesca Scalise (University of Calabria)

YOUNG

• Maria Laura Bellone (University of Salerno)
• Martina Filocaso (CNR-IBB)
• Maria Monticelli (University of Naples "Federico II', CNR- ICB)
• Rebecca Piccarducci (University of Pisa)

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

• Maria Diletta Cinque
• Viviana Izzo
• Ornella Moltedo
• Carmelina Pascale
• Antonio Massimiliano Romanelli
• Alessandra Rosati
• Vincenzo Vestuto
• Ilaria Vitale

Topics of Sessions

• Unraveling Structure and Disorder: The Next Frontier in Protein-Based Therapeutics
• How Proteins Recognize and Modulate Nucleic Acids
• Computational Frontiers: Predicting and Understanding Protein Structure and Function
• Engineering Proteins for Innovation: Biotechnological Applications from Design to Function
• Mapping the Protein Universe: Advances in Proteomic Approaches and Applications
• Nutrition and the Environment: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Health
• Shaping Boundaries: Protein–Membrane and Extracellular Protein Interactions in Cell Dynamics, Tissue Architecture, and Signaling
• Protein Structure: Linking Molecules to Mechanisms

Training activities

Three training activities are planned for the morning of May 20 and the afternoon of May 22, offered free of charge to meeting participants (see Programme for more details).
Each activity has a maximum capacity of 30 participants.
Selection will be made on a first-come first-serve basis. To register for the training, indicate your preferred activities in order of preference on the registration form.

REGISTRATION

RULES

• To register to the meeting please use the button at the end of the page, fill in completely with details requested and then send it
• Please remember that the online registration is simply a request and that the Secretary will confirm each registration by email only upon reception of payment.
• CANCELLATION POLICY:
  for cancellations made before March 31st 2026 – FULL REIMBURSEMENT (Please, contact us at Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.)
  No refunds for cancellations after that date or no-shows
• INFORMATION:
  for any doubt or additional information do not hesitate to contact the Organizing Secretariat Media Congress

Early registration deadline for Abstract Submitters is March 31st, 2026

IMPORTANT
SIB members who need to check or regularize their position must visit SIB website before registering to the congress (for any assistance, please contact SIB Secretariat at Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.)
Want to become a SIB member? Follow the instructions at the following link: https://sib-biochemistry.it/membership/

Send Registration

Abstract Submission deadline: March 31 ^st 2026

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION HIGHLIGHTS

• Please remember that the payment of registration is MANDATORY for any presenting author
• Abstracts must be submitted in English using the Abstract Template available for downloading and should be sent ONLY using the link available at the bottom of the page.
• Abstract maximum length: 250 words
• Please choose the kind of presentation (Oral or Poster) in the appropriate space in the online submission
• The presenting author of the abstract must complete registration by March 31st 2026 (Early Registration fees granted) to ensure abstract assessment and inclusion in the Congress Programme
• Each registrant can submit only one research abstract as main author for evaluation
• The same abstract cannot be submitted by different authors
• Once submitted your abstract cannot be amended

ASSESSMENT AND SCREENING

• Abstracts will be assessed by members of the Scientific Programme Board in consultation with the Conference Chairs
• All abstracts submitted to the Congress will be screened for relevance to the Congress’ scientific content, and presentation. Abstracts not meeting the quality standards will not be accepted.
• Notification of outcomes of assessment for oral presentation/poster and confirmation of acceptance of abstracts to the Congress will be sent at the earliest convenience

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Abstract submission

The board of Protein Group in order to encourage young registrations will award 8 grants to SIB YOUNG MEMBERS who applied for an abstract presentation.
The candidate should send an email to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. asking to apply for the grants (in the subject please indicate GRANT APPLICATION).

The mail must include the following information:
Name and Surname
Title of Abstract

And must enclose

CV
SIB 2026 Registration Receipt (or copy of payment)
Congress Registration Receipt (or copy of payment)
Abstract

Failure to include the requested information will result in exclusion from the application

The Congress Venue

The University of Salerno (UNISA) in Fisciano, Italy, is a large, modern campus university with around 40,000 students, known for its green environment, extensive facilities, and strategic location near major motorways, offering numerous faculties from Economics to Medicine and Engineering, and providing comprehensive services for student life, research, and leisure.
It is easily reachable by car via A30, RA2, and A2 motorways, with dedicated bus services.

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Where to stay

• Hotel Santa Caterina - www.santacaterinahotel.it
• Grand Hotel Salerno - www.grandhotelsalerno.com
• Hotel Plaza (Salerno) - www.plazasalerno.com
• Hotel dei Principati (Baronissi) - www.hoteldeiprincipati.it
• Bed and Breakfast near Fisciano Campus - www.bed-and-breakfast.it

We look forward to welcoming companies and organizations as partners to build together the success of event Proteins 2026.
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