Homeostasis and Allostasis in Health and Disease

Homeostasis and Allostasis in Health and Disease, by Dr. Frank Willard Ph.D. - Professor at the University of New England - USA

What impacts does allostatic load have on different metabolic, neurological, endocrine, and immune systems? How does acute and chronic inflammation contribute to aging? What are the functional consequences and therapeutic approaches to prevent them?

Based on the definitions of concepts and the study of the physiology of the neuroendocrine and immune systems, Prof. Willard will explain the consequences of chronic allostatic load on the different systems (Nervous, Endocrine, Immune, Gastrointestinal, Renal, Reproductive and Musculoskeletal).

He will then detail the concepts related to inflammation (acute, chronic, low-grade), as well as their consequences on the different metabolic systems. He will conclude by discussing some avenues for treatment and prevention.

Thursday, Friday and Sunday will be devoted to theoretical and anatomical study

On Saturday , Dr. Frank Willard will give a practical demonstration on anatomical parts.

This course is open to DO Osteopaths, Doctors of Medicine, and final-year Osteopathy students. Osteopaths are currently applying for accreditation .

The course is given in English with consecutive interpretation into French.

WHEN? Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 2026.

The course will start Thursday at 9 a.m. (reception, coffee, croissants from 8:30 a.m.) and will end Sunday at 4 p.m.

We are waiting for you in particular from 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays for administrative matters: badges, invoices, etc.

HOW MUCH? For SCAB members and students: €720. For others: €770.

To be paid to the account: BIC: GEBABEBB; IBAN code: BE42 0012-9170-5954.

€350 deposit upon registration, balance due no later than 12/31/2025 .

Coffee breaks and lunch are included in the price.

We look forward to seeing you there!