A New Chapter for ISM Leadership

The International Society of Microbiota (ISM) is pleased to announce its new leadership team:

• Prof. Alain Stintzi (University of Ottawa, Canada) – President of ISM
• Prof. Soheil Saeedi (Universitätsspital Zürich & University of Zurich, Switzerland) – Vice-President of ISM

Together, they represent a new scientific momentum for ISM, bringing expertise that spans microbiota science, aging, metabolism, cardiovascular health, systems biology, and translational medicine.

Prof. Alain Stintzi is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on host–microbiota interactions, microbial physiology, and microbiome-driven health and disease mechanisms. His vision is to accelerate the transition from microbiome discovery to prevention, intervention, and precision medicine.

Prof. Soheil Saeedi is an emerging leader in microbiome and aging research. His work has helped reveal how microbial metabolites influence vascular aging, longevity, and age-related diseases, opening new opportunities for preventive and personalized medicine.

“Alain Stintzi and Soheil Saeedi bring complementary expertise, scientific excellence, and a forward-looking vision,” said Prof. Marvin Edeas, Founder and Chairman of ISM. “Together, they will help strengthen ISM's international impact and contribute to shaping the future of microbiota medicine.”

The next step begins with:

• RIKEN–ISM Tokyo 2026 | September 24–25, 2026
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• 13th World Congress on Targeting Microbiota | Málaga, Spain | November 4–5, 2026
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We warmly congratulate Alain and Soheil and look forward to building the next generation of microbiota science together.

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