In 1982, about a hundred researchers from around the world met for one week in the Spanish island of Ibiza, to discuss neurochemical, neurophysiological, neuropharmacological and clinical aspects of the biology of chromaffin cells. The meeting was an outstanding success. Therefore, the Advisory Board decided that it should be held biennially in different countries.

The goal of the International Symposium on Chromaffin Cell Biology (ISCCB) is to provide a forum for the discussion of original high quality research in neurochemistry and neurobiology using mainly, but not exclusively, chromaffin cells as a biological model. The meeting also provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, promote collaboration between laboratories with complementary methodologies, foster scientific strategies, and bring together senior and junior neuroscientists. Many scientific ideas emerged from past meetings and joint projects originated between new groups from different countries. The formation of young scientists has been one of the top priorities of these symposia. Usually, 50% of the participants are young scientists.

Previous ISCCB Meetings

1982 - Ibiza, Spain

1984 - Colmar, France

1986 - Coolfont, West Virginia, USA

1987 - Alice Springs, Australia

1989 - Jerusalem, Israel

1991 - Marburg, Germany

1993 - Montebello, Ontario, Canada

1995 - Edinburgh, Scotland

1997 - Sapporo, Japan

1999 - Bergen, Norway

2001 - San Diego, California, USA

2003 - La Palma, Spain

2005 - Puchon, Chile

2007- Sestri Levante, Italy

2009- Merida, Mexico

2011- Beijing, China

2013- Rouen, France

2015- Cairns, Australia

2017- Sheffield, United Kingdom