The Future of Medicine will come through Mitochondria


Prof. Volkmar WeissigWe are excited to invite you to the 17th World Mitochondria Scoiety's Annual Meeting, happening from October 21–23, 2026, in Berlin. This annual event brings together top experts in mitochondrial research and medicine to share new discoveries and ideas in mitochondrial therapy, gene treatment, and mitochondrial transplantation.

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Agenda & Philosophy

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WMS 2026 Philosophy

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.

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Concluding Remarks of WMS 2025

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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.

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WMS 2025 Awards – Celebrating Scientific Excellence in Mitochondrial Medicine

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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. 

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Now Available: Targeting Mitochondria 2025 – Book of Abstracts

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Discover the full scientific depth of the 16th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria, now available online.
This comprehensive volume brings together all major presentations, short oral communications, and poster abstracts — offering a complete overview of the latest advances in mitochondrial research and medicine.

From mitochondrial dynamics, transplantation, and bioenergetics, to organelle communication, AI-powered imaging, and therapeutic strategies, the Book of Abstracts reflects the diversity and creativity of our global mitochondrial community.

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Industrial & Institutional Attendees Targeting Mitochondria 2025

Industrials

Nanolive, Switzerland (Sponsor)
Lucid Scientific, USA (Sponsor)

Aardvark Therapeutics
Altos Labs UK
Biotech Investor
CellSpex Ltd
Colossal Biosciences
Crab Sinergy Srl
Dr. Mühlhausen
EK PA
HAW Albstadt-Sigmaringen
IDI IRCCS- Fondazione Maria Luigi Monti
IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute
The International Space Federation (ISF)
Throne Biotechnologies

Kyowa Kirin
Labryo Fertility Center
L'Oreal R&I
Lunella Biotech. Inc.,
Michael J Fox Foundation
Minovia Therapeutics Ltd.
Neurim Pharamceuticals
Novartis Biomedical Research
Practice for Internal Medicine
Proya Europe
Solid Biosciences
The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies
UT Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Mariateresa Volpicella
Maastricht University
National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) - Ahmedabad
National Research Council (CNR)
National University of Singapore
Nazarbayev University
Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS
No affiliation
Northumbria University, Newcastle University
Okayama University
ORBI team, URBC, University of Namur
Polytechnic University of Marche
Radboud University Department of Microbiology
RNA Biology of the Neuron Unit (Cioni Lab)
Seoul National University College of Medicine
Shanghai jiaotong university
Sheba Medical Center
Stanford University
Stellenbosch University
Stockholm Univerisity
Tampere University
The University of Melbourne
Tokyo University of Science
UCLouvain  -LTAP
UMC Utrecht
Universitätsklinikum Essen
Universidad de Castilla La-Mancha
Universidad de Guanajuato 
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Best Image Award 2025 Winners Announced

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We are thrilled to reveal the three winners of the Best Image in Mitochondria Research 2025!

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