12th ISM Annual Meeting – Targeting Microbiota

It is a great pleasure to announce the 12th ISM Annual Meeting on Targeting Microbiota, happening November 5-6, 2025, in Valencia, Spain. Discover the latest breakthroughs in microbiota research and its therapeutic potential.

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Key Dates 2025

First Speakers Lineup 2025

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

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 & 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 humans Marion Toquet, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera de Valencia, Spain

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

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

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

Sustainable Nutrition: Evaluating the Prebiotic Effects of Fruit Waste and By-Products on Gut Microbiota Using In Vitro FermentationMaria 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 Implementation.Fermín 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

Multiomics of the Gut-Liver-Adipose Axis: Implications for Health and DiseaseJosé Manuel Fernández-Real, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona, Hospital Trueta de Girona, and University of Girona, Spain

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 foods and food supplementsPilar Francino, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (Fisabio), Spain

Microbiota Medicine – Major Advances and Clinical Translation

The human microbiome plays a crucial role in health and disease, opening new frontiers in precision medicine. This session will explore the latest breakthroughs in microbiota-based therapies and their translation into clinical practice.

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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.