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March 30 - April 2, 2026 The 1st SIGMA-1EUROPE Training School "Modern drug discovery approaches in the field of sigma-1 receptor modulators" is designed for Young Researchers, PhD candidates and post-doctoral fellows affiliated with institutions in COST Full Members, Near Neighbour Countries, and other participating countries. It's aim is to provide advanced scientific training on drug discovery methodologies…

December 12, 2025 We are pleased to announce the 1st SIGMA-1EUROPE Training School which will take place on March 30 - April 2, 2026 in University of Pavia (Pavia, Italy). This Training School will provide an opportunity to deepen understanding of modern drug discovery approaches in the field of sigma-1 receptor modulators, and engage with…

November 28, 2025 We are pleased to announce that new calls for grant applications is now OPEN under COST Action CA23156. These grants aim to support mobility, collaboration, knowledge exchange, and active participation in scientific conferences, in line with the objectives of SIGMA-1EUROPE. Who Can Apply? SIGMA-1EUROPE members - researchers, innovators, and professionals affiliated with…

Nice, France - September 26, 2025 The Working Group 2 (WG2) meeting was led by Elene Zhuravliova (GE) and Olivier Soriani (FR) and took place in the Salle des Actes du Grand Château du Parc Valrose at Université Côte d’Azur, Nice, France. The meeting brought together a total of 39 participants, with 16 attending in…

November 12, 2025 During the first year of the COST Action SIGMA-1EUROPE, a total of nine STSMs were successfully completed across participating institutions. These exchanges fostered collaboration, technical skill sharing, and scientific progress in the study of the Sigma-1 receptor and its role in cellular function, neuroprotection, and imaging. The missions covered a broad range…

Krakow, Poland - June 9-11, 2026 The 2nd SIGMA-1 EUROPE meeting will be held in Krakow, Poland on June 9-11, 2026. Save the date and join us!

Split, Croatia - September 28, 2025 The Croatian Pharmacological Society has a longstanding tradition of hosting successful congresses that bring together leading national and international experts in basic and clinical pharmacology, as well as related disciplines. This year marks the 11th Congress, which will be held in Split, Croatia, from September 25 to 28, 2025.…

Granada, Spain - June 27, 2025 The SIGMA-1 EUROPE COST Action advanced the activities of Working Group 3 (WG3) with a dedicated meeting held on June 27, 2025 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Spain (Salón de Grados B). The session, led by Enrique J. Cobos (University of Granada, Spain) and Emanuele Amata…

The 1st Sigma-1 Europe Meeting will take place this week in Granada, Spain, bringing together leading researchers and professionals interested in Sigma-1 receptor biology and pharmacology. 📍 Event Location: Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Granada (Granada, Av. Doctor Jesús Candel Fábregas, 11, 18016 Granada, Spain) 📄 Download the Program: The full event program is…

Bari, Italy – April 30, 2025 The SIGMA-1 EUROPE COST Action successfully launched the activities of Working Group 1 (WG1) with its 1st meeting, held on April 30th at the Università degli Studi di Bari, Italy. The event gathered medicinal chemistry experts from across Europe—both in person and virtually—to explore collaborative pathways in the…

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the SIGMA-1EUROPE website and social media channels! As part of COST Action CA23156, our new digital platforms will serve as a hub for the latest updates, research insights, and collaborative opportunities within the sigma-1 receptor research community. Here, you’ll find news, event announcements, publications, and…