WINTER SCHOOL “FASCIAL ANATOMY” 2027
15-19 FEBRUARY 2027
The University of Padua and its research team are pleased to present the new edition of the Winter School of Fascial Anatomy, scheduled from 15 to 19 February 2027 in Padua, Italy (Institute of Human Anatomy, Via A. Gabelli 65).
The Winter School is the first international congress on Fascial Anatomy combining dedicated fascial dissection sessions with specialized workshops and key lectures.
Together, we will provide you with a comprehensive global perspective on fasciae and an in-depth understanding of all related anatomical aspects.
This 2027 edition features dissections, new lectures, and a final interactive round table to share ideas and expertise. It is a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with experts, and get inspired!
Under the scientific direction of Prof. Carla Stecco, the Winter School brings together international researchers and the entire research team of the University of Padua.
The program combines key lectures and hands-on workshops with confirmed contributions from Carla Stecco, Gabriel Venne, Mirko Manetti, Carmelo Pirri, Friedrich Lersch, Huyer Locke Davenport, Robert Schleip, Kyra De Coninck, Caterina Fede, Claudia Clair, Camryn Walker, Lucia Petrelli, Marco Patruno, Anna Carolo, Antonio Stecco, plus invited guest speakers including, Alan Detton, Claudia Fuoco, Manuela Piazzi, and Tina Wang to be confirmed.
Dissection & Hands-on Workshops:

• Anatomical Dissections: Carla Stecco, Gabriel Venne, and Antonio Stecco
• Ultrasound Imaging: Carmelo Pirri
• Histology & SEM: Lucia Petrelli, Caterina Fede, Claudia Clair, Federico Zorzi
• Human Fascia Plastination Museum & Fluid Dynamics in Fascia: Carla Stecco and Friedrich Lersch
• Veterinary Fascial Lab: Marco Patruno and Anna Carolo

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Winter School is open to Physiotherapists, Medical Doctors, Osteopaths, Yoga and Pilates Instructors, Personal Trainers, and all movement and health professionals or researchers who wish to explore fascial anatomy and its functional properties through recent scientific evidence, and gain direct experience through practical dissection and laboratory sessions.

SUPPORT RESEARCH WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION
All speakers and researchers involved in the Winter School contribute their time and expertise free of charge to support fascia research at the University of Padua.
All registration fees are donated directly to the University of Padua to fund ongoing and future research on fascial anatomy. By participating, you achieve a twofold goal:
acquiring knowledge on fascial anatomy while actively contributing to the funding of all new research planned!

SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
Prof. Carla Stecco (Padua, Italy) is an internationally recognized leading expert in Fascial Anatomy. She is a founding member of the Fascial Manipulation Association and the Fascia Research Society, as well as an active member of the Italian Society of Anatomy and Histology and the European Association of Anatomy. For many years, her scientific activity has been dedicated to studying human fasciae from macroscopic, histological, and pathophysiological perspectives.
She has authored over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers on fascial anatomy and published the first comprehensive atlas on fasciae (Functional Atlas of Human Fasciae, Elsevier, 2015). She is also the author of reference books on Fascial Manipulation (Piccin Ed.), translated into 11 languages.

EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION

• Language: English is the official language of the Winter School.
• Registration Fee: Standard fee of €1,300.
• Program: Preliminary program (subject to updates).
• Registrations: Open from 26 October to 26 November.
• Contact & Information: caterina.fede@unipd.it; For Technical problems: graziella.cernigliaro@unipd.it