A Living Tradition of Physiology – From Legacy to the XXX Congress in Katowice

For decades, the Congresses of the Polish Physiological Society have served as a vital forum for scientific exchange, intellectual debate, and the strengthening of a shared physiological identity.

Each meeting has built upon the achievements of its predecessors, carrying forward ideas, collaborations, and questions that continue to shape modern physiology.

Previous congresses, documented in the Society’s rich history, reflect the evolution of physiological research: from classical experimental foundations to contemporary, interdisciplinary approaches integrating medicine, biology, engineering, and digital technologies. These meetings have not only presented scientific results, but have also fostered generations of researchers, mentors, and young investigators who define the discipline today.

The upcoming XXX Congress of the Polish Physiological Society, to be held on 24–26 September 2026 in Katowice, represents a symbolic milestone in this ongoing journey. 

Hosted by the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, the Congress will unite national and international experts around key themes spanning exercise and aging, neurophysiology, cardiopulmonary integration, metabolic regulation, circadian rhythms, and the physiological consequences of the digital era. In keeping with the spirit of previous congresses, special emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary dialogue and the active participation of early-career scientists.

By connecting the legacy of past meetings with forward-looking scientific perspectives, the XXX Congress reaffirms a shared mission: to understand human physiology in its full complexity and to translate this knowledge into better health, innovation, and societal well-being. 

 XXX Congress of the Polish Physiological Society -  SESSIONS and SESSION CHAIRS            

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ORGANISERS

1.     Dr hab. n. med. Tomasz Sawczyn

2.     Prof. dr hab. n. med. Halina Jędrzejowska–Szypułka

3.     Dr n. przyr. Izabella Woszczycka-Korczyńska

4.     Dr hab. n. med. Marita Pietrucha-Dutczak

5.     Dr hab. n. med. Edyta Olakowska

6.     Dr n. med. Daria Gendosz-de Carrillo

7.     Dr n. med. Adam Właszczuk

8.     Dr n. med. Marcin Kłosok 

Partners

Registration fee includes: 

• Conference Programme and Abstract Book 
• Certificate of Attendance 
• Coffee/tea and refreshments during breaks 
• Lunches (first and second day)

If your registration fee will be financed entirely from public funds in accordance with article 43, paragraph 1, point 29, point c of the Act on tax on goods and services of 11 March 2004 (Dz.U. [Journal of Laws] from 2011, No. 1775, item 1342, as amended) and therefore the congress should be exempt from VAT, we kindly ask you to send the signed statement to mdutczak@sum.edu.pl

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DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 30 APRIL 2026

• The abstract must be written in English in the template provided below.
• All abbreviations should be explained in detail.
• The font size and the length of abstracts are determined by the template.
• Participants should select their type of presentation: oral or poster. Please indicate your preference when submitting the abstract. The Scientific Committee makes the final decision about the type of presentation. The first author will be notified about this decision.
• Only accepted abstracts, with completed payment (payment deadline to 15.05.2026) and registration, will be presented at the Congress and published as a supplement to the Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.
• Poster size: A1 format (594 mm x 841 mm)

The bank account number will be provided soon.

The abstract must be submitted by email to: congres-ptf@sum.edu.pl

PTF ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

Please note that your registration is required to submit the abstract. 

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