https://doi.org/10.36866/pn.25.38

Professor William E. Louch Chair of Organising Committee and Secretary General of the Scandinavian Physiological Society, University of Oslo, Norway

Professor Helle Praetorius Chair of Programme Committee and President-elect of the Scandinavian Physiological Society, Aarhus University, Denmark

For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll. As physiologists, we miss our physical presence in the laboratory, hands-on supervision and, not least, in-person exchanges with our local and international colleagues. Now, as we eye the end of the pandemic, we look forward to rebuilding these connections. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that Europhysiology 2022 will proceed as an in-person event. Finally, we will be able to meet and share our enthusiasm for physiology with real coffee, biscuits, paper posters, laser pointers, and post-symposium drinks with our new-found collaborators.

Europhysiology 2022 marks the continuation of an ongoing and successful partnership between The Physiological Society, The Scandinavian Physiological Society, The German Physiological Society, and the Federation of European Physiological Societies. This series of meetings kicked off in London in 2018, with a dynamic congress that was widely praised by attendees. Set in beautiful Copenhagen, this year’s meeting promises to continue this tradition. We are proud to present a high-calibre and diverse scientific programme featuring worldclass invited lecturers and symposia. The structure of the meeting will also give ample opportunity to showcase attendees’ research with over 100 slots for oral communications and poster sessions placed centrally in the meeting programme.

To complement the main meeting, Europhysiology will be supplemented with a pre-meeting programme. This will importantly include a Young Physiologists’ symposium focused on scientific career building, and critical themes for early career physiologists. For those craving greater insight into their favourite areas of physiology, the pre-meeting programme also includes seven thematic meetings in the fields of neuroscience, skeletal muscle, cardiac, vascular, renal, comparative, and human and exercise physiology. We often hear from our colleagues that these smaller, focused meetings provide an excellent opportunity for scientific networking.

Science aside, a great argument for attending Europhysiology 2022 is Copenhagen itself! As the cosmopolitan capital of Denmark, København never disappoints. Our local organising committee has cut no corners in delivering an optimal meeting setting, which is sure to facilitate engagement and interaction in a cosy atmosphere. Indeed, the entire programme is set within walking distance of the conference centre, with easy access to Copenhagen living, bicycles, cafés, a creative melting pot of classical and modern architecture and, of course, Danish design. To top it off, the conference dinner will take place in Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, known for its ambience, concerts, excellent dining and artistic fireworks.

We look forward to welcoming you all, whatever your career stage, in Copenhagen at Europhysiology 2022. Let’s meet for real!

Find the programme and registration details at europhysiology2022.org