Metabolic Interfaces: Mitochondria, Microbes, and the Microbiome

The inaugural 2026 Symposium “Metabolic Interfaces: Mitochondria, Microbes, and the Microbiome” will take place on Friday, May 29th, 2026 at the Institut Pasteur, Paris, France.

This one-day meeting will feature leading international experts in microbiome, mitochondrial, and metabolic research, highlighting cutting-edge basic and translational advances at the crossroads of these rapidly evolving fields. The program will include keynote lectures, invited talks, poster sessions, and panel discussions designed to stimulate dialogue and foster collaborations across disciplines. Attendence is free-of-charge and registration is mandatory.

Venue
The symposium will be held at the historic Institut Pasteur in central Paris, a world-renowned hub for biomedical research and innovation. The venue offers modern conference facilities within a unique setting that has hosted groundbreaking discoveries in biology and medicine.

Audience
The event will bring together:

• Academic researchers and clinicians
• Industry representatives in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare
• Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
• Stakeholders from funding agencies and policy organizations

Accessibility & Practical Information

• The venue is fully accessible for participants with reduced mobility.
• The Institut Pasteur campus is located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, within walking distance of Pasteur metro station (Lines 6 and 12).
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• Coffee breaks, lunch, and a networking reception will be provided on-site.
• The symposium will be conducted in English.

What to Expect
Participants can look forward to:

• High-level scientific presentations from world-renowned experts
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary networking and collaboration
• A dynamic environment for discussing the latest discoveries and future directions in mitochondrial and microbiome research

Abstract submission for short talks and posters coming soon!

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Host or Publisher Harry Sokol and Timothy Wai