About the Meeting
We are pleased to announce the 14th International Meeting on Rapid Response to Steroid Hormones, which will take place in Naples, Italy, from Wednesday, September 23 to Friday, September 25, 2026, at the University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, S. Patrizia Auditorium, located in the heart of the city.
The meeting will bring together scientists, clinicians, and young researchers from around the world to explore, present, and discuss the latest advances in the understanding of the rapid, non-genomic actions of steroid hormones in physiological and pathological systems.
Since its inception, the conference has been dedicated to the study of the rapid or non-genomic effects of steroid hormones, highlighting the signaling mechanisms through which these hormones exert fast cellular responses independently of direct gene transcription. These rapid actions play a fundamental role in regulating the immune, cardiovascular, skeletal muscle, and nervous systems, and are increasingly recognized as key contributors to the development and progression of diseases including cancer, neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, and metabolic disorders.
This year’s meeting will be chaired by Prof. Pia Giovannelli (University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”) and co-chaired by Prof. Marzia Di Donato (University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”), and will commemorate two eminent scientists:
Prof. Brian J. Harvey (1957–2024), an innovator in cystic fibrosis and cancer research.
Prof. Étienne-Émile Baulieu (1926–2025), discoverer of the anti-progesterone RU-486 (mifepristone), a breakthrough in reproductive medicine that transformed the lives of millions of women worldwide.
Up to 100 participants from around the world are expected to attend.
September 23–25, 2026 | Naples, Italy
University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, S. Patrizia Auditorium
Official Sponsors
Previous editions
1998 The First International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Mannheim, Germany C. Proceedings: Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 1998;106:A39-61, M. Wehling, Guest Editor
2001 The Second International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Denver, USA C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 67, Pag. 411-548 (May 2002); A.W. Norman, M. Wehling, Guest Editors
2003 The Third International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Florence, Italy C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 69, Pag.515-598 (Aug. 2004); A.W. Norman, M. Wehling, E. Baldi, G. Forti, G. Editors
2005 The Fourth International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
San Diego, USA C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 71, Pag. 277-328 (April 2006); Anthony W. Norman, Guest Editor
2007 The Fifth International on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Dublin, Ireland C. Proceedings: Steroids 73, Iss. 9–10, Pag. 851-1038 (Oct. 2008); Brian Harvey, Anthony W. Norman, Guest Editors
2009 The Sixth International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Elche, Spain C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 75, Pag. 519-624 (Aug.–Sept. 2010); Ángel Nadal, Guest Editor
2011 The Seventh International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Crete, Greece C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 77, Pag.891-1024 (Aug. 2012); Marilena Kampa, Guest Editor
2013 The Eighth International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Erie, USA C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 81, Pag. 1-116 (Mar. 2014); Jack D. Caldwell, Ph.D., Gustav F. Jirikowski, Guest Editors
2015 The Ninth International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Taipei, Taiwan C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 111, Pag. 1-154 (Jul. 2016); Eileen Jea Chien, Gustav F. Jirikowski, Guest Editors
2016 The Tenth International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Richmond, USA C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 142, Pag. 1-108 (Feb. 2019); Barbara D. Boyan, Jerome F. Strauss, Guest Editors
2018 The Eleventh International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Dublin, Ireland C. Proceedings: Steroids Vol. 154 (Feb. 2020). Brian Harvey, Guest Editor
2021 The Twelfth International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Bethesda, USA C. Proceedings: Steroids (2022). Matthias Barton, Eric Prossnitz, Guest Editors
2022 The Thirteenth International Meeting on Rapid Responses to Steroid Hormones
Paris, France C. Proceedings: Steroids (Sept. 2023). Yves Jacquot, Martin Wehling, Patricia De Cremoux, Brian Harvey, G. Editors
