Previous Webinars
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- Published on 10 April 2025
Thank you for joining the WMS Webinar: A Special Thanks to Dr. Carla Lopes and Dr. Pasquale D’Acunzo,
The World Mitochondria Society (WMS) extends its warmest thanks to all attendees of the recent webinar: “How to Isolate and Characterize Extracellular Vesicles Containing Mitochondrial Material”, held on April 30, 2025.
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Thank You for Joining WMS Webinar: A Special Thanks to Dr. Andrés Caicedo and Dr. Estefanía Nova
The World Mitochondria Society (WMS) extends its warmest thanks to all attendees of the recent webinar: “Understanding Horizontal Mitochondrial Transfer: The Good and the Bad”, held on April 9, 2025.
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Thank You for Joining WMS Webinar: A Special Thanks to Prof. Howy Jacobs
The World Mitochondria Society sincerely thanks you for attending our webinar with Professor Howy Jacobs from Tampere University, Finland. We are especially grateful to Prof. Jacobs for sharing his groundbreaking insights into mitochondrial thermoregulation and its impact on cell biology, evolution, and disease. His presentation has opened new perspectives and challenges our understanding of mitochondrial function.
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WMS YouTube Channel
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- Published on 28 March 2025
"How Hot Are Mitochondria? Implications for Biology and Medicine”
Webinar by Howy Jacobs
Registration 2026
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- Published on 09 January 2025
In-person Participation
| Categories | Until Arpil 15 | Until June 30 | Until Sept 1 | From Sept 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Access (Congress + Workshop Days 1, 2, and 3) | ||||
| Students | 495€ | 585€ | 695€ | 795€ |
| Academics* | €635 | €685 | €795 | €895 |
| Industrials | €735 | €795 | €995 | €1,050 |
Online Participation Fees for Full Access to Congress and/or Workshop:
€435
* Students includes Undergraduate, PhD students and
*Academics includes Postdoctoral researchers.
Abstract Submission – Important Requirement
Abstract submission is only possible after completed registration.
Participants wishing to submit a short oral, poster, or innovation abstract must first register for the congress. Access to the abstract submission system will be provided after registration confirmation.
WMS Members Registration Benefits
- 100 € discount on your registration to Targeting Mitochondria.
- Access to the last abstracts book edition of Targeting Mitochondria. (Registered participants can receive the abstract book free of charge if collected within two months after the meeting. After that, a fee of 90 EUR will apply for handling services.)
- 50% discount on the second abstracts book ordered.
- Access the video replay of the last congress edition for free for 3 weeks.
More information about WMS Membership.
What Your Registration Includes
Registered participants are entitled to:
- Access to all scientific sessions
- Certificate of attendance
- Book of abstracts
- Coffee breaks and buffet lunches (for in-person participation)
Cancellation Policy
- Until September 20, 2026 (midnight):
50% refund minus €70 administrative fees - From September 21, 2026:
No refund
Refunds will be processed after the end of the congress
Modification Policy
- Online → In-Person upgrade:
Charged the price difference - In-Person → Online downgrade:
No refund - Delegate substitution:
Free of charge (An authorization letter / official email request signed by the registered delegate must be sent at least 2 days before the event)
Payment Methods
* Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard.
** Bank transfers payments will incur additional €35 fees. Please contact the administrative secretariat.
Important note: Deadline for Bank Transfer requests: September 21, 2026 midnight.
Registration 2025
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- Published on 09 January 2025
In-person Participation
| Categories | Until Feb. 28 | Until May 26 | Until July 30 | From July 31 |
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| Day 1 Access (Workshop) | ||||
| Academics* | €435 | €485 | €560 | €635 |
| Industries | €575 | €625 | €700 | €775 |
| Days 2 and 3 Access (Congress) | ||||
| Academics* | €495 | €570 | €695 | €795 |
| Industrials |
€650 | €725 | €895 | €950 |
| Full Access (Congress + Workshop Days 1, 2, and 3) | ||||
| Academics* | €635 | €685 | €795 | €895 |
| Industrials | €735 | €795 | €995 | €1,050 |
Online Participation Fees for Congress and/or Workshop:
€425
* Academics include Postdocs.
** Undergraduates and PhD students can contact us via email for a €100 discount. Please make sure to send us your Student ID or proof of enrollment to be eligible for this discount.
*** Participants from third world countries can contact us to discuss a potential discount.
WMS Members Registration Benefits
- 100 € discount on your registration to Targeting Mitochondria.
- Access to the last abstracts book edition of Targeting Mitochondria.
- 50% discount on the second abstracts book ordered.
- Access the video replay of the last congress edition for free for 3 weeks.
More information about WMS Membership.
Fees for in-person attendance include:
- Access to all live scientific presentations (including posters area)
- Access to the exhibition booth
- Certificate of attendance
- Access to view all abstracts electronically
- Access to view all e-posters electronically
- Book of abstracts in PDF Format
- Attend the coffee breaks and buffet lunches
Fees for all virtual attendance include:
- Access to all recorded presentations of the congress for 3 weeks
- Certificate of attendance
- Access to view all abstracts electronically
- Access to view all e-posters electronically
- Book of abstracts in PDF Format
Cancellation & Modification Policies
1. Modification
- Charges apply for upgrading from online to in-person.
- No refunds for downgrading from in-person to online.
- No charge for delegate substitution (authorization letter required 2 days before event).
2. Cancellation
- If you cancel before September 28 at midnight, 50% of registration fees will be refunded minus 70€ for administrative fees.
- No refund on cancellations after September 29, 2025.
Payment methods:
- Credit Card
- Bank Transfer**
(**) Additional €19 handling fee is required. Deadline is September 28, midnight.
The World Mitochondria Society Partners with The Liam Foundation
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- Published on 22 August 2024
It is a great pleasure to announce that the World Mitochondria Society is partnering with the Liam Foundation for the 15th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria 2024 (October 29-31, Berlin).
Liam’s Story and The Foundation's Beginnings
Liam is a ten-year-old child with mitochondrial disease caused by mutations in the POLG gene.
In April 2019, Liam started to have some seizures and was brought to the hospital. He stayed there for about 5 weeks, having seizures almost 24 hours a day until he got the right mix of medication. When he went back home, he had lost all ability to communicate. Shortly after, in June 2019, he started to have a few more seizures and was readmitted in the hospital. That’s when genetic test results came in and the POLG diagnosis was made.
Their Mission
The Liam Foundation’s mission is to discover new treatments and ultimately a cure that can save Liam’s life and the lives of other children affected by this disease. Currently, the foundation is supporting a medical trial at the Montreal Children’s Hospital involving Liam and thirty other children worldwide. The goal is to enhance mitochondrial levels within their cells, potentially improving their overall functioning.
The Liam Foundation has a significant goal: to establish a specialized mitochondrial disease research center at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. This center would be the first of its kind in Canada and would operate in partnership with the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Finally, The Liam Foundation aims to raise awareness about mitochondrial disease, for children like Liam.
New Treatment Shows Promise for POLG-Related Mitochondrial Disorders
The non-profit organization recently supported a clinical trial conducted by McGill University for a promising treatment for a severe and deadly disease caused by mutations in the POLG gene. Promising results were achieved.
