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19 March 2026
Nutrients Webinar | Women’s Skeletal and Muscular Health, 23 March 2026
We are pleased to invite you to this webinar, which is linked to the Nutrients Special Issue dedicated to the intricate interplay between the endocrine system, skeletal muscle, and metabolic regulation. Growing evidence highlights the central role of the endocrine system in modulating metabolic processes and influencing substrate utilization, energy homeostasis, and adaptive responses to physical activity. Understanding how hormonal networks orchestrate these mechanisms is fundamental to advancing both performance optimization and long-term metabolic health.
The impact of gender on skeletal muscle physiology is increasingly recognized, with sex-related differences largely attributed to distinct hormonal profiles. In recent years, skeletal muscle has emerged not only as a target of endocrine regulation but also as an active endocrine organ itself. The secretion of myokines during muscle contraction represents a crucial mechanism through which exercise exerts systemic effects. These exercise-induced mediators influence metabolic control, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and cross-talk with other organs, positioning myokines as key modulators of exercise-induced adaptations.
Equally important is the accurate evaluation of muscular function, which remains essential for understanding both performance outcomes and health-related adaptations. Comprehensive assessment of muscular fitness (i.e., strength, power, endurance) allows for a deeper interpretation of endocrine–metabolic interactions and their functional consequences. Integrating physiological, biochemical, and functional measurements will be crucial in advancing research and clinical practice in this field.
This webinar aims to explore gender differences in skeletal muscle health, with particular emphasis on endocrine regulation, metabolic processes, myokine-mediated adaptations, and the evaluation of muscular function. By addressing these interconnected themes, we seek to foster a comprehensive understanding of how hormonal balance and targeted exercise–nutrition interventions can optimize skeletal muscle health across a person’s lifespan, particularly in women.
Date: 23 March 2026 at 6:00 p.m. CEST | 1:00 p.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 880 5583 3367
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in CET | Time in EDT |
| Dr. Maria Grazia Tarsitano Influence of Endocrine System on Metabolic Processes |
6:00–6:10 p.m. | 1:00–1:10 p.m. |
| Dr. Francesca Greco Evaluation of Muscular Function |
6:10–6:25 p.m. | 1:10–1:25 p.m. |
| Dr. Illaria Cuccu Myokine Secretion as Exercise Modulators |
6:25–6:40 p.m. | 1:25–1:40 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 6:40–6:50 p.m. | 1:40–1:50 p.m. |
| Dr. Maria Grazia Tarsitano Closing of Webinar |
6:50–7:00 p.m. | 1:50–2:00 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chair and Speakers:
- Dr. Maria Grazia Tarsitano, Department for the Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, University San Raffaele of Rome, Italy;
- Dr. Francesca Greco, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Calabria, Italy;
- Dr. Illaria Cuccu, Department of Gynecological, Obstetrical and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
Relevant Special Issue:
“Nutritional Strategy for Women’s Muscular and Skeletal Health”
Guest Editors: Dr. Maria Grazia Tarsitano and Dr. Francesca Greco
Manuscript submission deadline: 30 July 2026
