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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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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Best Image Award 2025 Winners Announced

 Best Image Award 2025 - Finalists

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

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Pr M.W. Anders

Pr M.W. Anders

The Scientific Committee of Targeting Mitochondria 2011 is honoured to welcoming Pr M.W. Anders as speaker for the 2nd edition of Targeting Mitochondria 2011, which will be held in Berlin in October 20 & 21, 2011. 

Pr M.W. Anders will talk about Exploiting Endobiotic Metabolic Pathways to Target Xenobiotic Antioxidants to Mitochondria.

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Drugs that treat HIV cause premature ageing: Impact on Mitochondria

news-droite1A new study published in Nature Genetics* has shown that a particular class of anti-retroviral drugs commonly used to treat HIV, can cause premature ageing.

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Cancer Researches will be enhanced by Discoveries in mitochondria

cancerEnzymes found in mitochondria hold implications for many age-related diseases.

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Discoveries in mitochondria open new field of cancer research

mtch_et_cancerEnzymes found in mitochondria hold implications for many age-related diseases

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