Neurochemistry 2027

Where the international neurochemistry community comes together.

The International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) is pleased to invite you to the Neurochemistry 2027 Conference, taking place from 24-27 August in Kyoto, Japan.

Neurochemistry 2027 will bring together leading researchers and a growing early-career community to explore the latest advances and emerging directions in molecular neurochemistry. The programme is designed to encourage scientific exchange, collaboration, and new ideas across the field.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kyoto!

Kyoto, Japan, host city of Neurochemistry 2027.

Key Dates for the Conference

ISN Young Members' Symposium
Dates to be announced soon.
ISN Young Scientist Lectureship Award
Dates to be announced soon.
ISN Travel Award
Dates to be announced soon.
Emerging Group Leaders' Symposia
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Dates to be announced soon.
ISN 2027 Advanced School
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Dates to be announced soon.
Abstracts
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SDates to be announced soon.
Child Care Fellowship
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ADates to be announced soon.

Neurochemistry 2027 Conference Venue

Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto)

Address: 422 Iwakura Osagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0001, Japan

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Conference Registration Rates:

Category Rate
Member – Early Bird registration TBA
Member – Regular TBA
Member Student, Postdoc TBA
Member Low/Middle income* TBA
Non-Member TBA

*Eligibility for this rate is based on the World Banking list. Click here to see which countries apply.

If you are a resident of a low- or middle-income country, please contact the ISN Office at secretariat@neurochemistry.org and they will make that ticket available for you.

Language

The official language of Neurochemistry 2027 is English.

Airport Information

Kyoto is accessible via several major international and domestic airports:‍

  • ‍Kansai International Airport (KIX) - approximately 100 km from the venue. The main international gateway to the region, offering the most direct connections for overseas travellers. Travel time to Kyoto is approximately 75-90 minutes by train or airport limousine bus.‍
  • Osaka International Airport (Itami, ITM) - approximately 55 km from the venue. Primarily serves domestic flights within Japan. Travel time to Kyoto is approximately 50–70 minutes by bus or taxi.
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) - approximately 130 km from the venue. An alternative international airport with connections via Nagoya. Travel time to Kyoto is approximately 90-120 minutes by train.

All airports are well connected to Kyoto, and onward travel to the Kyoto International Conference Center is straightforward via public transport or taxi.

Liability & Insurance

The International Society for Neurochemistry cannot accept liability for any personal injury, loss, or damage to property incurred during the Conference. Participants are advised to arrange their own health and travel insurance.

The Neurochemistry 2027 accommodation portal will be available soon.

Visa Invitation Letter

Details on visa invitation letters will be available soon.

Biennial Neurochemistry Conference Committee

Ana Maria Cuervo, Chair of the Biennial Neurochemistry Conference Committee.
Ana Maria Cuervo (BNCC Chair), United States

Committee Members

Maria Abbracchio (Past Chair, 2025), Italy
Alessandro Prinetti (ISN President; ex officio), Italy
Babette Fuss (ISN Secretary; ex officio), United States
Vladimir Parpura (ISN Treasurer; ex-officio), China
Erhard Bieberich (Advanced School Committee Chair; ex-officio), United States
Alexei Verkhratsky (JNC EiC; ex-officio), United Kingdom
Sandra Hewett (JNC EiC; ex-officio), United States
Christian Gonzales-Billault, Chile
Selva Baltan, United States
Robert Zorec, Slovenia
Eduardo Sequerra, Brazil
Bindu Paul, United States
Emma Clayton, United Kingdom
Elena Blanco Suarez, United States
Carlos Wilson, Argentina
Leonor Pérez-Martínez, Mexico
Paul Thomas, Australia
Sutisa Thanoi, Thailand
Anna Barron, Singapore
Emmanuel Esom, Nigeria
Akio Wanaka, Japan
Mathieu Bourdenx, United Kingdom