Second Italian Conference on the Ctnnb1 Syndrome
The CTNNB1 ITALY ODV, the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Giannina Gaslini Institute are pleased to announce the 2nd CTNNB1 Italian Conference, that will be held on 19th and 20th June 2026 in Genoa, at “Villa Quartara”.
The fundamental objective is to deepen knowledge of the Syndrome caused by the mutation of the Ctnnb1 gene, continuing, as in the previous edition, to focus attention on the integration between scientific research and clinical and rehabilitative treatments.
Speakers will include italian researchers from the Giannina Gaslini Institute and the Italian Institute of Technology, researchers from foreign countries who have launched various types of projects (gene/pharmacological therapy) on CTNNB1 Syndrome, and Italian medical specialists from the Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital and the Agostino Gemelli Foundation University Hospital, in Rome.
How to participate in the conference
On line registration includes access to all live sessions through a virtual platform.
The link for online access will be provided a few days before the event and will be associated with the email address provided during registration.
Info Utili
The Conference will be held in the beautiful Renaissance “Villa Quartara”, located in via Romana della Castagna n. 11/A, 16148, Genoa, immersed in a centuries-old park overlooking the sea.
The event is organized by Gaslini Academy, with the sponsorship of Autostrade per l’Italia
How to reach Genoa
By Plane:
Genoa’s Cristoforo Colombo Airport is served by major airlines, such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, Volotea, ITA Airways, Air Dolomiti, and Vueling.
Distance from the Airport to Villa Quartara: 16,5 km
By Train:
Genoa’s main train station is Piazza Principe, located in Piazza Acquaverde, just a 15-minute walk from the city center and the Porto Antico. Rail connections are provided by both Trenitalia and Italo.
Distance from the station to Villa Quartara: 10.2 km
By bus:
With Flixbus (https://www.flixbus.it/), you can reach Acri from major Italian and European cities.
By car:
- From Milan: A7 motorway (Milan-Genoa) or A12 (direction Livorno); exit at Genova Nervi or Genova Est; follow signs for the sea/Quarto dei Mille.
- From Turin: take the A21/E70 motorway towards Piacenza/Genoa, then take the A7 towards Genoa until the Genova Nervi exit; follow the signs for Corso Europa/Quarto/Gaslini.
- From Rome: take the A12/E80 motorway (Autostrada Azzurra) north to Genoa, then follow the signs for the Quarto/Quarto dei Mille district.
WHERE TO STAY
- AC Hotels Genova (Marriott), Corso Europa n. 1075, Genoa.
It is located just 300 meters from Villa Quartara (a 5-minute walk) and offers a special rate for conference participants.
To book with a special rate:
- Hotel Iris, via Gabriele Rossetti n. 3, Genoa.
It is located a short walk from Genova Quarto Station, with connections to Genoa city center and the Cinque Terre. The hotel is 2 km from the Genova Nervi exit of the A12 Autostrada Azzurra motorway and 100 m from the sea.
Distance from Villa Quartara: 12 minutes on foot.
- Affittacamere Filippo’s Rooms, viale Ammiraglio Giorgio Des Geneys, Genoa.
Distance from Villa Quartara: 13 minutes on foot.
dell’autostrada Azzurra A12 e a 100 m dal mare.
Distanza da Villa Quartara: 12 minuti a piedi.
- Affittacamere Filippo’s Rooms, in viale Ammiraglio Giorgio Des Geneys, Genova.
Distanza da Villa Quartara: 13 minuti a piedi.