CSEVP-2026 Conference & School on Extracellular Vesicles and Nanoparticles
Dates: 16/20 February 2026
Location: Frascati & Rome, Italy
BACKGROUND
All cells release extracellular vesicles and nanoparticles into the extracellular environment during physiological and pathophysiological processes. Extracellular vesicles are nanosized particles enclosed in a lipid bilayer that are released from cells into the extracellular environment and cannot replicate. They are of two types: vesicles that are free to migrate to other regions of a tissue, or even to other tissues, after their release (media EVs), and vesicles that bind to the extracellular matrix and are less inclined to migrate (matrix-bound EVs). The current model describes the main function of media EVs as participation in paracrine and endocrine cell-cell communication processes, while the main function of matrix-bound EVs as participation in mineralization processes. Recent studies have shown that matrix-bound EVs can also mediate local cell-cell communication processes, opening new perspectives on their biological role. Extracellular nanoparticles include not only well-known entities, such as lipoprotein particles, nucleosomes, and vaults, but also two recently discovered nanoparticles, exosomes and supermeres. Although their biological function is still unclear, exosomes and supermeres are thought to be exclusively capable of migration and their main function is described as participation in cell-cell communication.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT
Due to the success of the 2024 – Conference and School on Extracellular Vesicles and Nanoparticles (CSEVP-2024), the committee has decided to reschedule the event in February 2026. The new event (CSEVP-2026) will have the same format as the previous event, a Conference (February 16-17, Villa Tuscolana, Rome) followed by a School (February 18-20, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome).
During the Conference, senior experts will highlight recent advances in understanding the role of extracellular vesicles and nanoparticles in physiological and pathological processes.
Afterwards, ample space will be given to young scientists (the “rising stars”) to discuss their discoveries in the field with oral contributions and posters. There will also be interventions by private companies.
In the following three days, there will be the School with theoretical lectures and practical lessons in the laboratory.
The theoretical lectures will cover general aspects, including the classification of extracellular vesicles and isolation techniques, but also more specific and innovative aspects, including MISEV rules and how to study vesicle membrane proteins with innovative techniques (for instance, proximity barcoding assay). Practical lessons will be organized to show students the entire chain of processes needed to isolate and characterize vesicles with equipment brought by private companies. Regarding vesicle isolation, both “classic” techniques (e.g., SEC and TFF) and techniques based on automated equipment/kits (e.g., EXODUS and EXoPERT) will be shown. Regarding vesicle characterization, the School will show students how to characterize physical, biochemical and physicochemical properties using both “classical” techniques (e.g., NTA, TRPS and flow cytometry) and more “innovative” techniques (high resolution microscopy and AFM-based imaging and non-imaging techniques). Compared to the 2024 event, the 2026 event aims to expand the space dedicated to young scientists to allow them to create an international network, which is the basis of a scientific culture without borders. Awards will be made available by the National Societies on extracellular vesicles for the best talk and poster.
FREE REGISTRATION
Additional information
VENUE
Conference (February 16-17, 2026)
Villa Tuscolana
Via del Tuscolo 1, Frascati (Rome)
How to reach: Click here
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School (February 18-19-20, 2026)
Finazzi Agro’ Hall
Tor Vergata University
Via Montpellier 1, Rome – Italy
How to reach: Click here
ACCOMMODATION
CONFERENCE Hotel Accommodation
Special rates only for young students at VILLA TUSCOLANA:
Euro 100 / night / Bed and Breakfast
To obtain the discount code write an email to Villa Tuscolana with object “CSEVP2026” : info@villatuscolana.com (www.villatuscolana.com)
Important: No allotment reserved – First come, first served
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SCHOOL Hotel Accommodation
Suggested booking at CAMPUSX (5 minutes far from Tor Vergata School)
CLICK HERE for reservation
Important:No allotment reserved – First come, first served
GENERAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Prof. Massimo Bottini, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Claudia Matteucci, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Annalisa Radeghieri, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Prof. Andreas Möller, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Prof. Andrea Magrini, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Pietro Ciancaglini, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Prof. Massimo Bottini, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Claudia Matteucci, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Antonella Minutolo, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Annalisa Radeghieri, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Prof. Giovanni Chillemi, University of Rome Tor Vergata and National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Lucia Paolini, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Prof. Simone Dinarelli, Institute for the Structure of Matter, CNR, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Pietro Ciancaglini, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Dr. Seungmin Kim, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Prof. Massimo Bottini, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Claudia Matteucci, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Antonella Minutolo, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Simone Dinarelli, Institute for the Structure of Matter, CNR, Rome, Italy
- Prof. Paola Lanuti, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Prof. Pietro Ciancaglini, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Dr. Seungmin Kim, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
ATTENDANCE – (onsite and web)
ON SITE: Conference will be held on February 16/17, 2026 on site at Villa Tuscolana
WEB STREAMING: Web streaming will be available. Link will be sent to registered participants who select ONLINE participation on the registration form
Free Registration for:
- Max 140 participants on site
- No limits for webconference
Pre-registration is mandatory for onsite & web participation by filling out the online Registration Form
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ATTENDANCE
School will be held on February 18/19/20, 2026 at Tor Vergata University, Rome
Free Registration for Max 12 participants (by selection)
Submission attendance request is mandatory by:
- filling out the online Registration Form
- including “Motivational letter” (100 words max)
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Deadline for submission: December 15, 2026
Those who have requested participation in the SCHOOL will receive an email confirming acceptance or rejection by January 20, 2026.
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The school will be held at the laboratories of the University of Rome Tor Vergata and the National Research Council (CNR) from February 18 to 20, 2026. The school’s aim is to demonstrate to young scientists the entire process of vesicle isolation and characterization using both traditional and more modern techniques. This will allow them to develop critical thinking skills when choosing future techniques for working with vesicles. Academic professors and scientists from private companies will illustrate the following techniques with theoretical and/or practical lectures.
General lectures on EVs
- * Introduction to extracellular vesicles
- * Liposomes and proteoliposomes
- * 2D and 3D Cell Culture Techniques (FIBERCELL SYSTEMS)
EV isolation
- * Size Exclusion Chromatography (IZON)
- * Tangential Flow Filtration (IZON)
- * Ultracentrifugation (Eppendorf)
- * Automated EV isolation technique developed by EXODUS Bio
- * EV isolation kits developed by Targeted Bioscience and EXoPERT
EV characterization
- * Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (Particle Matrix)
- * Leprechaun system (Alfatest)
- * Tunable Resistive Pulse Sensing (IZON)
- * High-resolution microscopy (ONI)
- * Atomic Force Microscopy
- * Proximity Barcode Assay (SECRETECH)
- * Flow cytometry (Beckman)
Lessons will vary in length.
Please note that:
- It is mandatory fill in the online Registration Form before to proceed with the Abstract submission
- Abstract presentation (oral or poster modality) is admitted only if author will participate at on site conference (16-17 February at Villa Tuscolana)
Click here to submit the Abstract
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