WMS 2026 Agenda
Mitochondria remind us that medicine cannot stay static in a complex world. They invite a dynamic approach where energy, biology, and artificial intelligence converge to treat disease, prevent illness, and support healthy longevity.
Among the WMS Speakers 2026
From Powerhouse to Prescription: Hazel H. Szeto Joins the WMS As KEYNOTE Speaker
From Powerhouse to Prescription: Dr. Hazel Szeto Joins the WMS Annual Meeting 2026 as KEYNOTE Speaker. We are proud to announce that Hazel H. Szeto has accepted our invitation to join the WMS Annual Meeting – Targeting Mitochondria 2026, taking place in Berlin on October 21–23, 2026. Dr. Szeto is internationally recognized for pioneering mitochondria-targeted therapeutics and for helping transform mitochondrial science into real medicine. Her work contributed to one of the first FDA-approved mitochondria-targeted therapies a historic milestone for the field.
The Mitochondrial Measurement Challenge: WMS 2026 Workshop
Before we can target mitochondria, we must first understand how to accurately measure their function, dysfunction, adaptability, and resilience. This high-level workshop will lay the scientific foundation for the congress. This high-level workshop will lay the scientific foundation for the congress. As mitochondrial medicine enters a new era, the key question is no longer only what mitochondria are but how they behave, adapt, fail, and recover.
Led by Naïg Gueguen, the session will explore:
Call for Abstracts & Innovations
Berlin will host the 17th World Congress of the World Mitochondria Society on October 21–23, 2026. This is more than a call for abstracts. It is a call for ideas, innovations, and translational strategies that move mitochondrial science forward.
Concluding Remarks of WMS 2025
The 16th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria marked a defining moment for the mitochondrial community. Over three days in Berlin, the discussions made one thing clear: mitochondria are no longer a niche topic of cell biology, they have become a central pillar of modern medicine. In his concluding remarks, Marvin Edeas, Founder and Chairman of the World Mitochondria Society, emphasized that mitochondrial research has entered a new phase.
WMS 2025 Awards – Celebrating Scientific Excellence in Mitochondrial Medicine
At Targeting Mitochondria 2025, the World Mitochondria Society honored three outstanding scientific contributions that perfectly reflect the spirit of WMS: bold ideas, rigorous science, and a dynamic vision of mitochondria. These awards celebrate discoveries that connect energy, communication, metabolism, and resilience, reminding us that mitochondria are not static structures, but active players shaping health, disease, and longevity.
