image: The 15th WMS Annual Meeting is scheduled from October 29th to 31st, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm.
Credit: World Mitochondria Society
The World Mitochondria Society is pleased to announce the agenda and the initial list of speakers for Targeting Mitochondria 2024. This event is scheduled from October 29th to 31st, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm.
Innovative Approaches at Targeting Mitochondria 2024
Volkmar Weissig, the society's president, and Marvin Edeas, founder and chairman of the Scientific Board, are gearing up to guide Targeting Mitochondria 2024 toward groundbreaking and non-traditional strategies. They emphasize the conference's focus on "Emerging Trends and Strategies in Mitochondrial Research."
According to them, the conference will explore cutting-edge topics such as mitochondrial transplantation, exosomes, extracellular vesicles, leveraging artificial intelligence in research, the intricate interaction between mitochondria and microbiota, the significance of mitochondria in photomedicine, among other subjects.
What’s on the Agenda?
October 29: Kicking off with a Mitochondria Workshop led by Dr. Naïg Gueguen of the MitoVasc Institute at Angers University Hospital Center, France, focusing on mitochondrial function assessment.
October 30: Features a keynote presentation and sessions on mitochondrial dynamics in health and disease, along with discussions on evaluation and quality control in mitochondrial function.
October 31: Concludes with insightful sessions on mitochondrial medicine, spotlighting 2024's emerging trends and practical applications, including transplantation and pharmaceutical strategies.
First Speakers Line up
- James McCully, Harvard Medical School, USA
- Jonathan R. Brestoff, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, USA
- Indira Mysorekar, Baylor College of Medicine, USA
- Maik Hüttemann, Wayne State University, USA
- Sonia Levi, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Italy
- Stephen Tait, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Ana Andreazza, University of Toronto, Canada
- Jignesh D. Pandya, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, USA
- Michael B. Powner, City University of London, United Kingdom
- Giulia Bertolin, Université de Rennes, France
- Rick G. Schnellmann, University of Arizona, USA
Call for Abstracts: Share your Latest Mitochondria Research
The World Mitochondria Society is now accepting abstract submissions for short oral or poster presentations.
This year we are honoring the best submissions. Abstracts Awards Recognizing Excellence in Mitochondria Research will be dedicated to the Best Short Oral and Best Poster Presentations.
Book Your Accomodation for a Discounted Price
Attendees are encouraged to book their accommodation at DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm at discounted rates. Targeting Mitochondria rates on hotel rooms are guaranteed only if booked by September 13, with a limited number of rooms available. Book Your Hotel.
Where to Find WMS?
Other WMS Event – At Your Dairy
The First World Congress Targeting Extracellular Vesicles on October 17-18, 2024 at Corinthia Palace Malta.
For more information, please visit the official website of the 15th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria 2024: www.wms-site.com.