14–17 October 2027
IFEMA Madrid
14–17 October 2027
IFEMA Madrid
Scientific Calendar
Scientific Programme & Agenda
Browse the four-day agenda featuring keynote lectures, peer-reviewed symposia, and practical workshops.
Scientific Scope
Programme Overview
The GCNR 2027 Scientific Programme has been meticulously curated to reflect the most pressing challenges and exciting breakthroughs in neurorestoration. Spanning four days, the programme offers a comprehensive journey from molecular mechanisms to late-stage clinical trials.
Core Pillars
Main Scientific Themes
1
Targeting Neuroinflammation in Chronic Disease
2
The Gut-Brain Axis in Autoimmune Neurology
3
Next-Generation Gene Therapies for Neural Repair
4
Advanced Imaging of Synaptic Regeneration
5
Ethical Considerations in Neurotechnological Enhancement
Delegate Outcomes
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this congress, delegates will be able to:
Evaluate the efficacy of emerging immunomodulatory therapies in halting neurodegeneration.
Interpret novel biomarker profiles indicative of early-stage neuroinflammation.
Apply updated international consensus guidelines to clinical practice regarding neurorestorative care.
Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in translational neuroscience.
Featured Plenaries
Keynote Sessions
"The Microglial Paradigm: Friend or Foe in Alzheimer's Disease?"
"Decoding the Immune Privilege of the Central Nervous System."
"From Bench to Bedside: Successfully Translating Remyelination Therapies."
Practical Skills
Workshops
Intensive, small-group sessions focusing on practical skills, including
- Advanced Flow Cytometry in Neuroimmunology
- Designing Adaptive Clinical Trials for Rare Neurological Disorders
- Grant Writing Masterclass for Translational Research
Interactive Sessions
Participate in "Pro-Con" debates, clinical case challenge rounds, and multidisciplinary tumor board-style discussions on complex neuroimmune pathologies.
Poster Presentations
Over 600 peer-reviewed abstracts will be displayed in our dynamic digital poster lounges, with dedicated author-led presentation hours to facilitate in-depth discussion.
Innovation Sessions
Located in the Exhibition Hall, these fast-paced, 15-minute presentations highlight disruptive technologies, from AI-driven diagnostic software to novel bio-scaffolds for spinal cord injury repair.
Social Events
Networking Opportunities
14 October 2027
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception
15 October 2027
Women in Restorative Neuroscience Breakfast
16 October 2027
Global Society Gala Dinner
Daily
Early Career Investigator Mixer
09:00 - 10:00
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
General Plenary
Opening Ceremony & Presidential Address
Welcome remarks, introduction of the GSNR executive committee, and a foundational lecture on continuing Santiago Ramón y Cajal's legacy: translating cellular neurobiology into active therapeutic restoration.
Presenter(s):
Prof. Alejandro Meléndez
10:30 - 11:30
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
Neuroimmunological Modulators
Keynote Lecture: Microglia as Architects of the Synaptome
An in-depth empirical exploration of glial-neuronal pathways. This keynote outlines novel molecular tools to direct microglia away from neurodestructive phenotypes toward active synaptic remodelling and axonal guidance.
Presenter(s):
Prof. Clara Sterling
13:00 - 14:30
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
Clinical Trials & Translation
Symposium: Advanced Myelin Regeneration & Stem Cell Delivery
A panel debate presenting major developments in clinical-grade biomimetic scaffolds and the use of targeted autoantibodies (GSNR-08) to trigger endogenous remyelination in demyelinating disease models.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Sophia Patel
Prof. Alejandro Meléndez
13:00 - 14:30
Surgical Tech
Lab C
Clinical Trials & Translation
Workshop: Scaffold-Seeding and Micro-Surgery Tech
A highly practical masterclass demonstrating micro-surgical techniques for spinal cord lesion scaffolds, focus-targeted cytokine delivery, and surgical monitoring in animal models.
Presenter(s):
Prof. Alejandro Meléndez
Dr. Sophia Patel
09:00 - 10:00
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
Bioelectronic Interfaces
Keynote Lecture: Bioelectronic Bridging of Spinal Lesions
Exploring the integration of real-time brain-machine interface (BMI) decoding with electrical neurostimulators. This lecture highlights the therapeutic role of cytokine-gated stimulators in accelerating active motor restoration.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Kenzo Takahashi
10:30 - 12:00
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
Neuroimmunological Modulators
Symposium: Targeting Chronic Neuroinflammation
An intensive debate on therapeutic targets in the blood-brain barrier. Scholars discuss monoclonal antibody strategies and CSF filtration technologies that limit autoimmune T-cell attacks while leaving restorative processes intact.
Presenter(s):
Prof. Clara Sterling
Dr. Sophia Patel
14:00 - 15:30
Seminar Room B
Synaptic Plasticity & Regeneration
Oral Presentations: Stem Cell Engineering & Scaffold Biomaterials
Peer-reviewed abstracts covering olfactory ensheathing glia (OEG) culturing techniques, biodegradable polymer scaffolds, and localised growth-factor releases.
Presenter(s):
Prof. Aris Georgiou
09:30 - 10:30
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
Clinical Trials & Translation
Keynote Lecture: Translational Roadmaps for Regenerative Neurology
Addressing the global regulatory landscape for cell therapies. Dr Patel outlines how to coordinate ethics, international validation standards, and manufacturing pipelines to move stem cell products from labs to patients.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Sophia Patel
09:30 - 10:30
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
Neuroimmunological Modulators
Roundtable: Harnessing the Gut-Brain-Immune Axis
Discussing how systemic immune cells, microbiome metabolites, and peripheral nerve signals intersect to govern neuro-restoration rates after ischemic brain injury.
Presenter(s):
Prof. Clara Sterling
Dr. Kenzo Takahashi
Prof. Alejandro Meléndez
09:30 - 10:30
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
Bioelectronic Interfaces
Oral Presentations: Emerging Bioelectronics & Neural Interfaces
Peer-reviewed abstracts addressing multi-electrode arrays, flexible organic polymers, and neural telemetry devices designed for chronic motor rehabilitation.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Kenzo Takahashi
Prof. Aris Georgiou
09:30 - 11:30
Exhibition Pavilion 4
Synaptic Plasticity & Regeneration
Scientific Poster Grand Rounds & Coffee
A dynamic scientific exchange featuring over 150 accepted posters. Steered sessions will reward the most innovative clinical research in synaptic restoration.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Maria Gomez-Vance
13:00 - 14:30
Auditorio Principal
(Hall A)
General Plenary
Congress Closing Ceremony & Cajal Restoration Prize
Closing presidential remarks from Prof. Dr Alejandro Meléndez, presentation of the prestigious Cajal Scientific Restoration Prize, and the official announcement of the GCNR 2028 host city.
Presenter(s):
Prof. Alejandro Meléndez
Prof. Clara Sterling
Scientific Calendar Integrity
Please note that session times, speakers, and room assignments remain subject to minor adjustments as peer reviews are completed. Official Continuing Medical Education (CME) validation is based on active badge scans at session entry and exit doors. Presentations represent the work of individual researchers and do not constitute absolute clinical protocol endorsements by GCNR 2027.