25th International Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE)

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 25th International Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE), which will take place from 14 to 17 September 2026 in the historic city of Foligno, located in the heart of Umbria, Italy.

The central theme of this landmark edition is “Ethnopharmacology as Transcultural Medicine”, highlighting the growing recognition of traditional medical knowledge as a valuable resource for global health. In a world marked by increasing cultural interconnectedness, ethnopharmacology offers unique insights into the therapeutic practices of diverse communities — creating bridges between ancient healing systems and modern biomedical research.

This congress will serve as an international platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among scientists, clinicians, ethnobotanists, pharmacologists, anthropologists, and healthcare professionals. Together, we will explore the clinical relevance of medicinal plants and natural products, their role in integrative medicine, and the challenges of validating and translating traditional remedies into evidence-based medical applications.

Foligno 2026 will feature plenary lectures, thematic symposia, roundtables, and interactive sessions that emphasize collaboration across cultures and disciplines. Special attention will be given to the ethical and regulatory dimensions of traditional medicine, the standardization of natural products, and their application in both human and veterinary health.

We warmly invite you to join us in Foligno to celebrate this 25th anniversary of the ISE Congress. Be part of a global conversation where tradition and science converge to support human health and medical innovation in culturally respectful and clinically meaningful ways.