4th International Congress of SPF,
the Portuguese Physiological Society
8-9 October 2026
Early Bird Registration Ends in
days
hours
Welcome to Lisboa, to the SPF 2026 International Meeting at Universidade Lusófona.
Held every two years by the Portuguese Physiological Society (SPF), this 4th edition convenes physiologists and life science researchers, educators and students from Portugal and the Portuguese diaspora in Europe and elsewhere. It also intends to reach the lusophone communities sharing the Portuguese language and the Iberian space through the Brazilian Society of Physiology (SBF) and the Spanish Society of Physiological Sciences (SECF) as honor participants. The global physiology organizations FEPS and IUPS will also be present, confirming a fruitful alignment of interests and development strategies to foster physiology knowledge and careers in Portugal, in Europe, and all over the world.
Join this vibrant, diverse community that carries forward the rich traditions of Portugal and the timeless spirit of exploration we shared with the world. Here, physiological knowledge is celebrated and exchanged in a setting shaped by centuries of discovery, curiosity, and global connection—empowering research that reaches far beyond our borders.
Luis Monteiro Rodrigues, Head of the Universidade Lusófona Health Sciences School
SPF Chairman
Target Audiences
We invite physiologists, investigators and / or academics, in areas of interest (from medicine to biochemistry and biology, to pharmacy and biomedical engineering) and professionals (physicians, health technicians from clinical areas to sports, and others) to join our congress.
Pre-congress workshops in current key issues from education in physiology to experiments without animals or AI and thematic seminars on major trending topics are programed joining recognized experts to promote the sharing of knowledge and the exchange of experiences. Interdisciplinary approaches are also crucial to promoting cooperation with industry and knowledge transfer.
Important Dates
February 5th
Registration opens
Abstract Submission opens
Scientific Awards Announcement
May 31st
- Abstract submission deadline
- Early bird closes
July 31st
Application deadline for Excellence in Research Award and Outstanding Postgraduate Trainee Award
Global Programme
CONGRESS
Early bird until May 31st
On or after June 1st
SPF Undergraduate Student* Member (+ 1year)**
(- 1 year)**
€0
€15
€30
€35
SPF Postgrad Student* Member (+ 1year)**
(- 1 year)**
€0
€20
€50
€70
SPF Regular Member**
€70
€90
Non-Member
€125
€150
Pre-Congress SEMINARS
(Congress registration not included)
Early bird until May 31st
On or after June 1st
SPF Student* Member (undergraduate, postgraduate)**
1 Seminar
2 Seminars
€60
€85
€85
€110
SPF Regular Member*
1 Seminar
2 Seminars
€80
€100
€100
€130
Non-Member
1 Seminar
2 Seminars
€125
€160
€160
€200
* proof of student status is mandatory for all applicants choosing this category
** SPF membership dues must be up to date to benefit from special conditions and discounts
Organizing Committee
Luis Monteiro Rodrigues
Carmen Brás Silva
Telmo Pereira
Clemente Rocha
Elisabete Silva
Emília Alves
Helena Pereira
Joao Gregorio
Marisa Nicolai
Patricia Rijo
Rogerio Ribeiro
Silvia Conde
Scientific Committee
Luis Monteiro Rodrigues
Carmen Brás Silva
Telmo Pereira
Catarina Abrantes
Cristina Tristão Sena
Daniel Gonçalves
Diana Cunha-Reis
Elisabete Silva
Hugo Ferreira
João Brito
Moisés Silva
Mónica Rodrigues
Paulo Matafome
Pedro Barata
Rafael Oliveira
Regina Menezes
Rogério Ribeiro
Silvia Conde
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