
Program
ICER 2026 – International Conference on Endometriosis Research
Preliminary Scientific Program
The ICER 2026 meeting brings together national and international experts in endometriosis research, covering the full spectrum from basic mechanisms to clinical application and patient-centered perspectives. The program is structured along key biological and clinical domains, with a strong emphasis on translational research, interdisciplinary exchange, and international collaboration.
The conference is organized into thematic sessions representing the funded research consortia, complemented by keynote lectures, international perspectives, and interactive discussion formats.
Subject
Session 3: Pain Mechanisms & Neurobiology of Endometriosis
Thursday November 12, 2026 14:05 - 15:35 CET Atrium
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
This session focuses on the mechanisms underlying endometriosis-associated pain, integrating peripheral and central processes, experimental models, and translational perspectives.
Chair: Esther Pogatzki-Zahn and Katy Vincent
Lunch Break & Poster Session (Part I)
Thursday November 12, 2026 13:00 - 14:05 CET
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Poster presentations will be displayed in two thematic sections. The scientific committee will conduct an evaluation. Three poster prizes (300 € each) will be awarded.
Session 2: Fibrosis, Lesion Development & Tissue Remodeling
Thursday November 12, 2026 11:30 - 13:00 CET Atrium
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
This session addresses the mechanisms of lesion formation and fibrosis, covering cellular, molecular, and mechanical aspects, as well as translational approaches.
Chair: Sylvia Mechsner and Susanne Schiffmann
Coffee break
Thursday November 12, 2026 11:00 - 11:30 CET
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Session 1: Inflammation, Immune Response & Microenvironment
Thursday November 12, 2026 09:30 - 11:00 CET Atrium
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
This session focuses on immune mechanisms and the endometriosis microenvironment, including advanced in vitro models and multi-omics approaches.
Chair: Bernhard Krämer and Melanie Märklin
Opening remarks from AGEM (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Endometriose e.V. - Working Group on Endometriosis e.V.)
Thursday November 12, 2026 09:15 - 09:20 CET Atrium
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks by Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
Thursday November 12, 2026 09:00 - 09:15 CET Atrium
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Opening remarks from BMFTRDorothee Bär