General Information
Who is Attending Targeting Microbiota 2024?
Academia Sinica |
Masaryk university Örebro University PANACEA RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences Sidra Medicine UGent Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca Universitat de Girona Université de Montréal/CHUM University Gent University of Aberdeen University of Guadalajara University of Life Sciences in Lublin University of Milan University of Oulu University of Ulm University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Zentiva |
26/04/2024
Targeting Microbiota 2024: Confirmed Speakers
Gut Microbiome, Obesity and Diabetes Hiroshi Ohno, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Japan |
Human Microbiome Myths and Misconceptions Alan Walker, University of Aberdeen, United Kindgom |
Probiotics & Health: How to Select the Right Strain? Andreas Schwiertz, Institute of Microecology, Germany |
Gut Brain Axis & Depression: Startegic Role of Dietary Proline Exposed José Manuel Fernández-Real, Universitat de Girona, Spain |
Targeting Small Intestinal Microbiota: Impact on Metabolism Pascale Vonaesch, Lausanne University, Switzerland |
Microbiota-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Bridging Mother and Fetus Justus Reunanen, University of Oulu, Finland |
Microbial Phenotypes in Obesity: Implications for Precision Nutrition |
Bacteriophages Redesigned – Tiny Killers and Detectives to Support Infectious Disease Therapy Martin Loessner, ETH Zurich, Switzerland |
Sophisticated in vitro Models of the Gastrointestinal Tract to Study the Role of the Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease Koen Venema, Editor-in-chief of Beneficial Microbes, Netherlands |
Targeting the Gut-Brain Axis: The Role of Microbiota Manipulation Rochellys Diaz Heijtz, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden |
Gut Bacteria and Heart Healing: The Hidden Players in Post-Infarction Resilience Patrick C. H. Hsieh, Academia Sinica, Tawian |
The Oral-Placental Microbiome Axis in Preterm Birth Souhaila Al Khodor, Sidra Medicine, Qatar |
Gut Microbiome Signatures in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Simone Domenico Guglielmetti, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Italy |
From Microbiomes and (Meta)genomes to the Lab and Back - Identification, Production and Application of Bacteriocins |
Targeting Microbiota 2024 - Malta Venue and Travel Information
Event Location
- Venue: Corinthia Palace
- Address: De Paule Avenue, BZN 9023 San Anton, Malta
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The ISM secured limited rooms with a preferential rate at the conference hotel, Corinthia Palace Malta, for its attendees.
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Airport
Malta International Airport: Located between Luqa and Gudja, 10 km from Valletta.
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Passports & Visas
For visa application information, please visit the Maltese Ministry for Foreign Affairs website.
Transports in Malta
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- Experience 7000 years of history and vibrant contemporary life.
- Malta is known for its striking contrast of honey-coloured stone against the Mediterranean blues.
- Rich in history, from prehistoric times to the era of St. Paul and the Knights of St. John.
- Malta offers a variety of activities: sports, historic site tours, nightlife, and wellness.
- The sister islands, Gozo and Comino, provide a relaxed, holiday-within-a-holiday experience.
Accommodation and Activities
Malta has a range of accommodations and activities to cater to all tastes, including luxury hotels and diverse sporting and leisure opportunities.
Getting Around
Malta offers convenient transport options for exploring the islands' rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
Targeting Microbiota 2024 Sessions
Day 1 - Monday, October 14, 2024
Key note Speaker:
Targeting Gut and Skin by Phages: Towards the Next Clinical Revolution
Session 1:
Microbiota in Health & Disease: Advancements & Perspectives
a. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT): Clinical Applications, Regulation and Insights
b. Probiotics in Health & Disease Management: Strain-Specific Efficacy and Challenges
c. Metabolites Analysis: Characterization and Synthetic Approaches for Clinical and Nutritional Research
d. Phage Therapy: Emerging Applications and Challenges
e. Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes: Where is the Target?
Day 2 - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Session 2:
Probiotic & Prebiotic Prescribing Practices: How to Empower Medical Actors to Improve Patients' Health?
How Can We Integrate the Latest Research for Optimal Results?
What Are the Challenges and Opportunities in Current Probiotic Use?
How Can Next-Generation Probiotics Transform Patient Care?
This specialized workshop will target medical professionals including cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists and others.
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