CRS Italy Workshop 2026
29-31 October, Pescara
Introduction and theme
Nanomedicines and advanced biomaterials have significantly expanded drug delivery and controlled release strategies, enabling refined control over cargo protection, targeting, and spatiotemporal presentation. As these systems grow more complex and bioinspired, their interaction with the immune system becomes a critical factor influencing efficacy, safety, and translational success. This workshop aims to bridge nanomedicine and biomaterial design with mechanisms of immune recognition and response, addressing interactions with both innate and adaptive immunity. Rather than considering the immune system solely as a barrier, it will be examined as an active and dynamic partner capable of shaping biodistribution, persistence, and therapeutic outcomes. Contributions will focus on bioinspired and engineered nanocarriers, cell-derived and hybrid systems, and functional biomaterials designed to modulate immune interactions, whether to promote immune evasion, induce tolerance, or intentionally engage immune pathways. Emphasis will be placed on rational design, immune-relevant characterization, and mechanistic understanding of nano-bio-immune interfaces, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and accelerating the translation of next-generation delivery systems.

Call for Abstracts
The CRS Italy Local Chapter is inviting abstracts in the broad fields of drug delivery, nanomedicine, and pharmaceutical technologies.
Abstracts have to be written using the template provided below.
Selected abstracts will be offered a podium presentation during the regular sessions of the workshop. All abstracts will be presented during the Poster Sessions.
The deadline for the abstract submission is June 15, 2026.

Registration
Registration and payment will be activated on 24.08.2026 through 21.09.2026
Registration fee only
- CRS Senior Member: € 82,00 (€ 80,00 registration fee + € 2,00* stamp duty)
- CRS Junior Member (student, PhD, post-doc): € 50,00
- Non-CRS Member Senior: € 132,00 (€ 130,00 registration fee + € 2,00* stamp duty)
- Non-CRS Member Junior (student, PhD, post-doc): € 65,00
Registration fee and social dinner
- CRS Senior Member: € 122,00 (€ 80,00 registration fee + € 40,00 Social Dinner + € 2,00* stamp duty)
- CRS Junior Member (student, PhD, post-doc): € 92,00 (€ 50,00 registration fee + € 40,00 Social Dinner + € 2,00* stamp duty)
- Non-CRS Member Senior: € 172,00 (€ 130,00 registration fee + € 40,00 Social Dinner + € 2,00* stamp duty)
- Non-CRS Member Junior (student, PhD, post-doc): € 107,00 (€ 65,00 registration fee + € 40,00 Social Dinner + € 2,00* stamp duty)
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Scientific Committee
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Stefano Salmaso
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Roberta Censi
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Rossella Dorati
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Calogero Fiorica
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Rosa Maria Iacobazzi
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Silvia Pescina
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Anna Maria Piras
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Barbara Stella
Organizing Commitee
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Antonio Di Stefano
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Lisa Marinelli
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Ivana Caccaitore
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Marilisa Pia Dimmito
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Maria Rosa Gigliobianco
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Piera Di Martino
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Silvia Franzè
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Michele Schlinch
Invited Speakers
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Rosario Rizzuto
University of Padova -
Flavia De Sousa
University of Groningen -
Massimo Dominici
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia -
Francesca Fallarino
University of Perugia -
Cristina Fornaguera
Institut Quìmic de Sarrià -
Paola Italiani
CNR Napoli -
Ine Lentacker
University of Ghent -
Paolo Macor
University of Trieste -
Jai Prakash
Radbound University -
Yang Shi
RWTH Aachen University Clinic
Accomodation
It is recommended to reserve your room as soon as possible since accommodation offers at reasonable prices may be limited.
Suggested accomodations:
Hotel Regent ***
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Address
Lungo Mare Colombo Cristoforo, 64, 65126 Pescara PE
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Phone
+39 085 60641
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Email
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- Double: €63.00
- Triple: €85.00
- Quadruple: €95.00
- Single: €59.00
- Superior supplement: €15.00
City tax: €2.00

To benefit from the dedicated offer, please mention the code CRS WORKSHOP 26 when making your reservation
G Hotel Pescara ****
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Address
Via Stazione Ferroviaria, 100, 65124, Pescara PE
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Phone
+39 085 27689
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Email
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- Grace room: € 99,00
- Glamour room: € 109,00
City tax: €2,00

To benefit from the dedicated offer, please mention the code EVENTO SCIENTIFICO / UNIVERSITA' GABRIELE D'ANNUNZIO when making your reservation
Hotel Plaza ****
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Address
Piazza del Sacro Cuore, 55, 65122 Pescara PE
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Phone
+39 085 4214625
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Email
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- Single room with French bed: €94.00
- Classic double room for single use: €99.00
- Comfort double room for single use: €114.00
- Comfort double room (double occupancy): €134.00
City tax: €2.00

To benefit from the dedicated offer, please mention the code CRS Workshop 26 when making your reservation
Esplanade ****
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Address
Piazza I Maggio, 46, 65122 Pescara PE
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Phone
+39 085 292141
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Email
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- Single room (DUS): €86.00
- Double room: €122.00
City tax: €2.00

To benefit from the dedicated offer, please mention the code CRS Workshop 26 when making your reservation
Loft Pineta Dannunziana
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Address
Via Matilde Serao 5, 65122 Pescara PE
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Phone
+39 3920567368
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Email
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- 2 guests: € 230,00
- 3 guests: € 250,00
- 4 guests: € 270,00
- 5 guests: € 300,00
- 6 guests: € 330,00
City tax: €2.00

To benefit from the dedicated offer, please mention the code CRS Workshop 26 when making your reservation