CRS Italy Workshop 2025

15-17 May, Bari

Introduction and theme

The 2025 CRS Italy Chapter Workshop will focus on bioinspired therapeutics, specifically cutting-edge systems whose structures and functions mimic those of biological materials and natural processes. The workshop will provide an outlook on systems isolated from natural sources, used as-is, or combined with synthetic components to enhance biocompatibility and efficacy, with a particular emphasis on their conceptualization, rational design, and characterization. Contributions from invited scientists across multiple disciplines will create a rich environment where participants can gain insights and discuss the latest trends in bioinspired systems and their potential impact on drug delivery and controlled release. The workshop will be organized into thematic sessions, featuring invited speakers from Italy and abroad, who will explore various applications of bioinspired systems. Poster sessions and selected talks will provide opportunities to deepen discussions, explore interactions, and foster collaborations. The Organizing and Scientific Committees look forward to welcoming you to Bari for a highly stimulating and engaging workshop.

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Location

Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura - Corso Cavour 2, 70121, Bari

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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, saved as "Last name_first name of the presenting author" and sent by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The deadline for the abstract submission is February 7, 2025. Acceptance will be notified by March 7, 2025.

Selected abstracts will be offered a podium presentation during the regular sessions of the workshop. All abstracts will be presented during the Poster Sessions.

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Registration

For the registration to the workshop please use the form below

Registration form

Registration Fees are due by March 28, 2025 and can be paid only by money transfer to: CRS CONTROLLED RELEASE SOCIETY SEZIONE ITALIANA, IBAN: IT35E0301503200000003401233. Proof of bank transfer has to be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Registration fees:

CRS Senior Member € 80
CRS Junior Member (students, PhD students, post-doc) € 50
NON-CRS Member Senior € 105
NON-CRS Member Junior (students, PhD students, post-doc) € 65
Social Dinner – May 16th: € 40

Scientific Committee

Stefano Salmaso
Pasquale Del Gaudio
Fabio Salvatore Palumbo
Nunzio Denora
Rossella Dorati
Silvia Franzé
Angela Assunta Lopedota
Silvia Pescina
Francesco Puoci
Michele Schlich
Barbara Stella

Organizing Commitee

Ilaria Arduino
Annalisa Cutrignelli
Nunzio Denora
Massimo Franco
Rosa Maria Iacobazzi
Valentino Laquintana
Antonio Lopalco
Angela Assunta Lopedota
Giuseppe Francesco Racaniello

Invited Speakers

Stefania Bruno
Università di Torino
Luigi Calzolai
Joint Research Center of the European Commission (Italy)
Mariangela Garofalo
Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy)
Gesualdo Loreto
Università degli Studi di Bari (Italy)
Arben Merkoçi
Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ICN2 (Spain)
Lorenzo Pradella
BrYet Europe srl (Italy)
Gert Storm
Phospholipid Research Center (Germany)
Pieter Vader
University Medical Center Utrecht (The Netherlands)
Roy Van der Meel
University of Eindhoven (The Netherlands)
Assaf Zinger
Technion- Israel Institute of Technology (Israel)

Accomodation

It is recommended to reserve your room as soon as possible since accommodation offers at reasonable prices may be limited.

Suggested accomodations:

Blu Apulian Luxury Experience

Address

Str. Roberto Il Guiscardo, 25, 70122 Bari
Phone

+39 348 61 88 074
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Reservation

JR Hotels Bari Grande Albergo delle Nazioni

Address

Lungo Mare Nazario Sauro 7/9, 70121 Bari
Phone

+39 080 5920111
Email

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Reservation

Hotel Excelsior Bari

Address

Via Giulio Petroni, 15, 70124 Bari
Phone

+39 080 5564366
Email

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Reservation

Il Centro Luxury Suites - Appartamenti a Bari

Phone

+39 366 633 73 80
Email

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For any further information, please contact Dr. Nicola Tommasi