ESITO
- was founded in 1988 (first meeting in 1989 in Sardinia) by
Dr. Anna Maria Angioy (University of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy)
Dr. Karl-Ernst Kaissling (Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Physiology, Seewiesen, Germany), and
Bill Hansson (University of Lund, Sweden; now Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Jena, Germany) - runs every 2 years for 4-5 days at a pleasing location in Europe (alternately in Sardinia and another European location)
Topics
- Odor-guided Behavior
- Receptor Function
- Insect Vectors
- Olfactory Circuits
- Gustation
- Development
- Chemical Ecology
- Evolution of Olfaction
- Modulation and Plasticity
Finances and spirit
The Symposium is not a formal organization and there is no membership per se, nor are any annual dues paid. ESITO depends on volunteers and the generous donations of international and local sponsors who see this type of meeting as unusually productive.
An important part of the Symposia is the pervading "ESITO-spirit." A friendly and collegial atmosphere suffuses the meetings. The symposia are unusual in that debate is held at a positive and encouraging level, not least because a good proportion of the attendees are younger members of the community. The Gemisch of lively science and the hospitality by the local hosts make the ESITO meetings special - and especially those in Sardinia unforgettable.
