Adriatica Summer School 2025

Pescara, September 8-12 2025

 

 

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We invite applicants to attend Adriatica 2025 on “Brain-Body Interactions and Wellbeing”
 
Join us for Adriatica 2025, an immersive study retreat by the beach, dedicated to exploring the intricate connections between brain activity and bodily rhythms. This year’s program will explore how brain-body interactions shape perception, cognition, and self-awareness, influencing both mental and physical health. With a special focus on physiological rhythms and their role in human experience and well-being, participants will engage with cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies.
The program features expert-led lectures, a symposium on Cardio-Respiratory Rhythms and the Brain, a hands-on methodological workshop on Network Physiology, student presentations, and a poster session. This dynamic format provides both theoretical insights and practical applications, fostering an enriching learning environment. Bringing together leading experts from experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neurophysiology, physics, and philosophy, Adriatica 2025 offers a unique opportunity for in-depth discussions and interdisciplinary collaboration in a stunning coastal setting.
Apply now to be part of Adriatica 2025, where groundbreaking research meets real-world applications in advancing well-being - while also enjoying unforgettable social events in breathtaking locations.

Methodological Workshop: Network Physiology
This hands-on workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and methodologies of network physiology, equipping them with the tools to analyze dynamic interactions between physiological systems. Through a combination of theoretical sessions and practical applications, students will explore how organ systems communicate, how information theory can be applied to brain-body networks, and how to process physiological time-series data. Participants will gain experience with computational tools such as Matlab for the estimation of brain-body interactions, enabling them to apply these techniques to their own research. The workshop is designed to foster interdisciplinary skills and provide valuable insights into the complex coordination of physiological processes.

Symposium: "Cardio-Respiratory Rhythms and the Brain"
This symposium will explore the dynamic interplay between cardiac and respiratory rhythms and their influence on brain function, cognition, and consciousness. It will examine heartbeat-evoked potentials as neural markers of self-awareness and interoception, particularly in altered states such as hypnosis and meditation. The discussions will also consider how autonomic connectivity patterns shape cognitive and emotional processes, offering potential biomarkers for mental health. Additionally, the symposium will address the role of cardiac signals in shaping emotional experiences and self-other differentiation, along with the impact of respiratory modulation on interoceptive awareness and brain-body coupling. By integrating insights from neuroscience, psychology, and physiology, this event will highlight the profound role of cardio-respiratory rhythms in perception, emotion, and cognition, with implications for health and well-being.

Last but not least, there will be social events and beach outings to provide opportunities for relaxation and community building.

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Venue

Adriatica 2025 will take place in the Pescara province, Italy, at a wonderful four-star hotel by the Adriatic Sea.

 

 

 

 

ORGANIZERS

Prof.ssa Francesca Ferri, Prof. Marcello Costantini, Dott. Andrea Zaccaro

Prof. Mauro Gianni Perrucci, Prof.ssa Laura Marzetti, Prof. Vittorio Pizzella

  

 

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Prof.ssa Francesca Ferri	Prof. Marcello Costantini	Prof. Mauro Gianni Perrucci
UDA, DNISC ITAB, TEAM Lab	UDA, DiPsi ITAB, TEAM Lab	UDA, DNISC ITAB, TEAM Lab
Prof.ssa Laura Marzetti	Prof. Vittorio Pizzella	.
UDA, INGEO ITAB, MAMBO	UDA, DNISC ITAB, MAMBO	.

 

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SPEAKERS

Titles and Abstracts

Alejandro Callara "Heartbeat-Evoked Potentials in Hypnosis and Meditation: Methods and Applications for Studying Consciousness"	Alejandro Galvez-Pol "Rethinking perception-interoception research through an ecological lens"
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Andrea Zaccaro "Respiratory modulation of interoception revealed by heartbeat-related cortical oscillations"	Daniel S. Kluger "What can we learn from respiration-brain dynamics?"
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Leah Banellis "Mapping individual fingerprints from the autonomic connectome"	Mariana Babo-Rebelo "Brain-heart coupling as a mechanism for self-consciousness"
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Miriam Nokia "Phase matters – brain and body rhythms regulate learning"	Somogy Varga "Interoceptive Processing and Mental Disorder"
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Tahnee Engelen "Interoceptive signals shape first person perspective affective experiences"	Ya Ella Tian "Understanding mental-physical comorbidity via integrated modeling of brain-body axis"
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Yuri Antonacci Workshop: "Mapping the dynamics of physiological systems and their interactions: An Information Theoretic Perspective with applications in Network Physiology"	.
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PROGRAM:

 

HOW TO APPLY

Important Dates:

Early Bird Registration: Submit by May 15 2025 (€ 300)

Final Registration Deadline: Submit by July 15 2025 (€ 350)

Registration Fee Covers:

• Daily coffee breaks and lunches (Monday–Friday)
• Social events on Monday and Thursday nights
• Access to all lectures, symposiums, and workshops

Convenient accommodation options are available at the conference location (contact adriatica.summerschool@unich.it for details)

A maximum of 40 students will be accepted. Applications must include: Curriculum vitae and Abstract of your research. Applications will be reviewed by the scientific committee, and accepted applicants will be notified within 10 days of submission. Payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance.

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> For further information Please contact adriatica.summerschool@unich.it