12th World Congress on Targeting Microbiota: Advancing Microbiome Science in Clinical Practice

We are excited to invite you to the 12th World Congress on Targeting Microbiota, taking place on November 5–6, 2025, in Valencia, Spain.

Organized by the International Society of Microbiota (ISM), this annual event brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators to explore the latest scientific and clinical breakthroughs in microbiota science and its growing impact on human health.

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Keynote Speaker 2025 - Dr. Erwin Zoetendal

The International   Society of Microbiota is honored to announce that Professor Erwin Zoetendal, Professor at the   Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University (The  Netherlands), will join Targeting Microbiota   2025 as a keynote speaker.His talk, entitled: “Gut Microbiota, Health and Diet: How to Move from   Correlations to Causality and   Mechanistic Understanding?”

Dr. Zoetendal will address a major challenge in the field of microbiome research: distinguishing correlation from causation.In this anticipated keynote, Dr. Zoetendal will share strategic insights into how to move beyond observational studies and explore the causal links between diet, gut microbiota, and human health. This keynote promises to be a cornerstone for microbiome scientists aiming to translate complex microbial data into actionable knowledge for precision nutrition and targeted therapies.

Key Dates 2025

Early Bird Registration: September 30  Short Oral: September 30 Poster Presentation: October 6

ISM 2025 Speakers Lineup

Keynote Speech: Gut Microbiota, Health and Diet: How to move from Correlations to Causality and Mechanistic Understanding?Erwin Zoetendal, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Arginine and Gut Microbiota Modulation : Clinical ApplicationJochen Mattner, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany

Microbial Modulation for Healthy Ageing of the Eye and BrainAimee Parker, Quadram Institute, United Kingdom

Drug Effects of Gut Microbiota in Humans: Clinical ConsequencesCarmelo Scarpignato, United Campus of Malta, Spain & Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

Oral Microbiota Modulation: Therapeutic StrategiesAlex Mira, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (Fisabio), Spain

Use of Probiotics via Intravaginal Inoculation: Innovative Approach and Perspectives in HumansMarion Toquet, CEU Cardenal Herrera University, Spain

Impact of Mental Health Medications on Gut Microbiota: Insights from Elderly PopulationSusana Ruiz-Ruiz, FISABIO, Spain

Can Salivary and Skin Microbiome Become a Biodetector for Aging-Associated Diseases? Current Insights and Future PerspectivesRony Abdi Syahputra, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Butyrate in Human Health: Advancing Towards Clinical Applications for Gastrointestinal DiseasesAlain Stintzi, University of Ottawa, Canada

Gut Microbiota and Cardiovascular Aging: Mechanisms and StrategiesSoheil Saeedi, Cardiovascular Aging Lab, University of Zurich, Switzerland

Introductory Remarks of Targeting Microbiota 2025Maria Cecilia Giron, President of ISM, University of Padova, Italy

Exploring Butyrate: A Novel Approach to Liver Steatosis and Metabolic Syndrome ManagementFederica Fogacci, University of Bologna, Italy

Can We Modulate Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis by Dietary Powder from Fruit Waste as Novel PrebioticsMaria José Gosalbes, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (Fisabio), Spain

Anti-Obesity Effects of Probiotics: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Challenges in ImplementationFermín Milagro, Universidad de Navarra, Spain

The Influence of Oral and Gut Microbiome on Clinical Outcomes in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Gislane Lelis Vilela de Oliveira, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil

Gut Microbiome and Cognitive Impairment in Ageing and Lessons from Systemic Inflammatory DiseasesGaspar Perez Martinez, Institute of Agricultural Chemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), Spain

Bacteriophages & Food Addiction Modulation: Role of Tryptophane & Tyrosine PathwaysVicente Pérez-Brocal, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (Fisabio), Spain

Modulating the Gut Microbiome with FoodsPilar Francino, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (Fisabio), Spain

Who is Attending the Targeting Microbiota 2025 ?

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ISM Annual Meeting 2024 Highlights

The 11th ISM Annual Meeting on Targeting Microbiota, held on October 14-15, 2024 at Corinthia Palace Malta was a great success. More than 72 communications were delivered to over 150 attendees representing 30+ countries.

Targeting Microbiota 2024 photos are now available. Access Conference Photos.

Abstracts Book & VOD - Targeting Microbiota 2024

If you were not able to attend the congress, the abstracts book and/or replay of all presentations of Targeting Microbiota 2024 are now available for purchase.  The edition of Targeting Microbiota 2024 digital abstracts book contains 65+ abstracts: from major talks to short oral and poster presentations. It also includes speaker details and emails for direct connections.