ESE Summer School 2026
5 - 8 July 2026, Innsbruck, Austria
Early Bird deadline: Tuesday 26 May 2026 (23:59 CEST).
Registration is now open
About the event
With lectures from leading endocrine researchers and group breakout sessions to discuss scientific challenges in detail, delegates will benefit from expert education across this broad field.
This event is an excellent way to not only grow as a scientist, but to make friends across Europe in the field of endocrinology, with an extensive social programme, including networking, sports and group activities, complementing the outstanding scientific education provided.
This is a basic science-focused school, however some translational topics will be covered.
Topics include; adrenals, calcium and bone, diabetes, receptor signaling, endocrine deficiency and more.
Read the reviews from Summer School 2024 in the EYES newsletter.
Please note - the preliminary programme is subject to change
15:00 - 17:00: Welcome from the chairs and EYES Committee
Eleanor Davis (UK), Chair of ESE Science Committee, Josef Köhrle (Germany), Juan Manuel Jiménez Vacas (UK) EYES co-chair, Kristina Saravinovska (Serbia) & Clara Lazzaretti (Italy) EYES representative
17:00 - 17:45: Opening plenary lecture
Hormone receptor signalling: why space and time matter
Davide Calebiro (UK)
17:45 - 19:00: Poster session 1
08:00 - 08:45: Sporting activity
09:30 - 11:45: Session 1: Organised by EYES Young Investigators: Endocrine Disruption
The effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on male reproduction
Anna-Maria Andersson (Denmark)
EDs impact on female reproduction and offspring
Aleksandra Buha Djordjevic (Serbia)
Effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals on puberty
Anne-Simone Parent (Belgium)
12:00: Lunch
13:00 - 14:00: Parallel workshops
14:00 - 16:15: Session 2: Adrenal
Metabolic and Endocrine disease and infection susceptibility
Stefan Bornstein (Germany)
Challenges in circulating miRNA analysis in adrenocortical tumours
Peter Igaz (Hungary)
SF-1/NR5A1: a Goldilocks transcription factor at the crossroads of adrenal development and function
Enzo Lalli (France)
16:15 - 18:30: Walk and swimming lake
19:00: Dinner
20:00: Poster session 2
08:00 - 08:30: Sporting activity
09:00 - 11:15: Session 3: Calcium and Bone
Bone cell development, differentiation and function
Martina Rauner (Germany)
Glucocorticoids-drugs and osteoporosis - drug and glucocorticoid interaction
Liesbeth Winter (The Netherlands)
From bone fragility in non communicable diseases to rare skeletal disorders and back: The journey of the endocrinologist
Maria Luisa Brandi (Italy)
11:15 - 11:30: Break
11:30 - 12:30: Parallel workshops
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch
13:30 - 15:45: Session 4: Diabetes
Diabetes -Beta-cells - ER stress
Miriam Cnop (Belgium)
MASLD and fructose
Martijn Brouwers (The Netherlands)
Interorgan crosstalk in obesity and MASLD
TBC
15:45 - 16:00: Break
16:00 - 17:00: Poster session 3
17:00 - 19:15: Session 5: Receptor Signaling
Transcriptional mechanisms mediating Glucocorticoid responses
Henriette Uhlenhaut (Germany)
Receptor signalling in cancer
TBC
Gonadotropin receptors
Aylin Hanyaloglu (UK)
19:15: Dinner/BBQ
08:00 - 08:45: Sporting activity
09:00 - 11:00: Session 6: Endocrine deficiency
Genetics in primary adrenal insufficiency – screening for known genes and seeking novel ones
Louise Metherell (UK)
Perspectives of treatment of hypothyroidism - human organoid models
Mirian Romitti (Belgium)
11:00 - 11:15: Break
11:15 - 12:45: Session 7: Masterclass session
Making your laboratory green
Chris McCabe (UK)
Computation modelling and AI in Endocrine Research
Kate Lines (UK)
12:45 - 13:30: Feedback session
13:30: Lunch and departures
Registration is now open.
Please check your membership category and select the correct registration link below. ESE Members who do not have the an in-training membership type will not be able to access these rates and need to select ESE Member.
Early Bird deadline: Tuesday 26 May 2026 (23:59 CEST)
Registration fees
Please note: If you have recently become a member or renewed your membership within the last few days, this may take a couple of days to reflect in the registration system.
All accommodation is on a shared basis – either twin rooms.
*ESE member in-training/reduced rate
Concessionary rates are available for ESE Early Career, Students, Nurses or Retired Members, and ESE members who are from low-income or middle-income countries, as classified by the World Bank. Income status can be checked at the Worldbank website.
If you are a current member of ESE, you must be renewed for 2026 to benefit from the reduced member rates. Please visit the ESE membership pages.
We can only accept credit/debit card payments
1. NO ACCOMMODATION: Includes full registration and access to all sessions and sporting activities, course materials, all catering: coffee breaks, lunch and evening dinner (excludes breakfast and accommodation)
2. WITH ACCOMMODATION: Includes full registration and access to all sessions and sporting activities, course materials, all catering: coffee breaks, lunch and evening dinner. Shared accommodation includes 3 nights accommodation (arrival: Sunday 5 July 2026, departure: Wednesday 8 July 2026). Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to share with someone already attending the course.
Accommodation is limited, early booking is advised. There is an overflow hotel that can be used, 10 minute walk. Accommodation at the Grillhof will be on a first-come first served basis.
Please note: ESE does not permit attendance of sanctioned individuals or individuals from sanctioned institutions at any ESE events. Please click here to see ESE's Sanctions Policy.
Cancellation of Registration / Refund Requests
All cancellations of registration or refund requests must be made in writing to the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) registration@ese-hormones.org.
Cancellation of registration or refund requests will be accepted until and on Monday 4 May 2026 – cancellation requests received before this date will be subject to an administrative charge of 10% plus bank charges.
For cancellations or refund requests made after Monday 4 May 2026 (for any reason including ill health) we regret that no refunds can be made or authorised.
Please send your email confirmation and receipt with the written cancellation. All bank fees related to the refunds are to be paid by the delegate. Refunds will be processed after ESE Summer School 2026 has taken place.
It is recommended that all delegates take out insurance to cover their registration, travel and accommodation costs to cover the case that they are unable to attend or the event is cancelled for any unforeseen reason. The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) takes no responsibility for reimbursing delegates’ expenses in such cases.
Delegates are fully liable for damages caused to third parties and property. All delegates shall have valid, comprehensive third-party liability insurance.
If you have any further requirements or require any additional information, please contact registration@ese-hormones.org.
Delegate insurance
Please take out valid, comprehensive third-party liability insurance. If you cause damage to third parties and property you will be liable for this.
Please note: ESE will not cover or be responsible for any losses or costs associated with travel to ESE Summer School. Travel costs are the sole responsibility of delegates, the ESE is unable to refund pre-booked travel costs and this will be at the discretion of individual providers. This also applies if you have booked a non-residential option with regards to your separate hotel booking.
Please note: ESE does not permit attendance of sanctioned individuals or individuals from sanctioned institutions at any ESE events. Please click here to see ESE's Sanctions Policy.
Grants for ESE Summer School 2026 are open.
ESE supports your attendance of the Summer School with our Meeting Grants. ESE Student, Early Career or Low & Middle Income Country members could apply for a €400 grant to towards the cost of attending!
In addition to this, we offer PhD travel grants of up to €700 to cover both registration and travel for the Summer School.
The grant application deadline is 6 March 2026.
ESE Summer School 2026 will take place at Tyrolean Education Institute Grillhof (TBI-Grillhof), just outside of Innsbruck in Austria.
Address: Grillhofweg 100, 6080 Innsbruck, Austria
The TBI Grillhof is the Educational Institution in the state of Tyrol, which has unique panoramic views of the Nordkette and Serles, which contributes to a relaxed yet concentrated learning environment. It is surrounded by woods and meadows allowing for recreational and sporting activities which forms part of the programme.
It is 6km outside of Innsbruck centre, 15 minutes from the train station and 20 minutes from Innsbruck Airport by car.
Bedrooms are limited and are offered on a shared basis, on a first-come first served basis. There is a nearby hotel on reserve if accommodation becomes full.
For all enquiries regarding registration and accommodation, please contact registration@ese-hormones.org
The TBI - Grillhof is located near the provincial capital of Innsbruck (6km) on the edge of the village of Vill. The tourist resort of Igls at the foot of the Patscherkofel is two kilometers away. The Grillhof is easily accessible by both public and private transport.
By train and public transport from Innsbruck main train station:
- by taxi (approx. €20)
- Bus line 'J' (www.vvt.at) stop at 'Sillpark' direction Patscherkofelbahn, or Olympiaexpress stop at 'Vill Dorfstraße' - from there it is approx. 10 minutes uphill to Grillhof.
By plane and public transport from Innsbruck Airport:
- by taxi (approx. €30)
- with the bus line 'F' (www.vvt.at) direction Innsbruck Baggersee (bus stop directly in front of the airport building) to the stop 'Sillpark' and there with the line "J" direction Patscherkofelbahn or Olympiaexpress to 'Vill Dorfstraße' - from there it is a 10 minute walk uphill to the Grillhof.
By car:
From the south: take the A13 until the Patsch-Igls exit, continue on the Patscher and Igler roads via Igls to Vill. After entering Vill, turn right and drive to the Grillhof educational institute. The house parking lot can be used free of charge.
From the west or the east: take the A12 to the Innsbruck-Mitte exit, at the roundabout take the exit for 'Igls-Vill' and shortly after entering Vill, turn left and drive to the Grillhof Educational Institute where you can park your car for free.
Munich Airport is approx 2.5 hours by train.
All participants are invited to submit and present a poster at the meeting during one of the interactive poster sessions.
Poster title submissions will open in January 2026.
Click here to read the testimonial from Yeon Soo Park, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seoul National University Hospital who attended ESE Summer School 2024, with support from the Korean Endocrine Society (KES).
Organising Committee
This programme gives you opportunity to communicate with the masters of endocrinology and ask them as many question as you want in a relaxed atmosphere. You gain both clinical and scientific knowledge. And the environment is amazing, fresh air, beautiful nature, making this an unforgettable experience.
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