Meetings

The World Mitochondria Society (WMS) and the International Society of Microbiota (ISM) are proud to announce the First World Conference on Targeting Extracellular Vesicles (EVs), to be held on October 17-18, 2024, at the Corinthia Palace in Malta. This pioneering conference will bring together leading experts to explore the latest advancements in extracellular vesicle research, with a particular focus on their interactions with mitochondria and microbiota, setting the stage for the future of EV-based medicine.

The 2024 CBTN Summit isn't just a conference, it's a catalyst for breakthroughs. The brightest minds in science and technology come together at the 2024 CBTN Summit for a powerful purpose: uniting minds to unlock cures for childhood brain tumors.

DRI, one of our nation’s leading applied environmental research institutes, together with the DRI Foundation, this week held its inaugural AWE+ Summit -Wildfire Recovery and Resilience: Working Across Silos to Drive Solutions. The summit is a call-to-action for communities to implement measures that support resilience and human adaptability to devastating wildfire events.

This alliance by the student bodies of Singapore’s three medical schools continues to unify and represent the voice of the local medical student community through regular dialogue, engagement and collaboration with external stakeholders, including the Singapore Medical Association and Ministry of Health.

When exactly does the aging process start? With the aging mechanisms unclear, no consensus has been reached about aging “cliffs”, where our body functions and biological processes just change dramatically, as if overnight.

The 11th Annual ISM Congress on Targeting Microbiota, taking place on October 14-15, 2024, in Malta, will convene leading experts to examine the emerging role of the gut microbiome in systemic health. This year's congress will spotlight advanced research elucidating how the gut microbiome modulates critical physiological processes, impacting conditions such as obesity, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), depression and metabolic disorders. Key presentations will explore the mechanisms by which microbial metabolites exert systemic effects, the identification of specific gut microbiome signatures linked to chronic diseases, and the potential of precision nutrition interventions based on individual microbiome profiles.

The 17th Annual World Congress on Polyphenols Applications will be held on September 19-20, 2024 at the Università degli Studi di Milano Statale in Milan, Italy - gathering over 210 researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders from more than 31 countries to explore the latest advances in polyphenol research.

The impact of polyphenols on human health will be a focal point of discussion this coming September in Milan. The question remains: Will polyphenols emerge as an outsider or a key player in the realm of human health? Recent publications have urged us to reconsider the role of polyphenols, particularly in light of compelling evidence.

Studies have highlighted their potential in modulating intestinal permeability, influencing gut barrier function, and strengthening the gut-brain connection, impacting mental health and cognitive function. Furthermore, the senolytic and anti-aging properties of polyphenols have sparked significant interest, suggesting they may be more integral to our health than previously thought. Speakers at Polyphenols Applications 2024 will cover these topics in Milan this September.

The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) convened a four-day international workshop in Benguérir, Morocco to explore the potential to develop multifunctional agricultural landscapes that acknowledge the rapidly emerging need for sustainability, resilience, and farmer-centric solutions for nutrient management.

A massive milestone was celebrated on the international Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment that will tell us more about the universe and how it works.

The Institute of Physics and IOP Publishing (IOPP) are launching Progress In Physics 2024, a two-day hybrid workshop hosted at the Institute of Physics’ office in London from 9-10 October 2024. The event will cover topics on condensed matter and will bring together leading physics researchers to exchange knowledge in both an in-person and online format.