This meeting seeks to address two overarching gaps in our understanding of mitochondria: how do these bacterial descendants accomplish constant and bidirectional signaling at different scales?; why does the dysfunction of these endosymbionts cause such varied disease depending on host tissue and age, despite that they carry out conserved tasks? To address these gaps, we will highlight emerging and interdisciplinary themes in mitochondrial biology that have not been addressed in previous meetings.  Specifically, the program will cover new horizons such  as the plasticity of the outer mitochondrial membrane as an import/export platform, mitochondrial signaling beyond the cell, and the tissue-specific functions of mitochondria

The goals of this meeting are to:

1. advance mechanistic understanding of mitochondrial biology and signaling integrated across molecular, cellular and tissue levels.
2. catalyze interdisciplinary and translational insights into mitochondrial implications in various disease states;
3.  nucleate a community of mitochondria researchers spanning diverse perspectives and career stages to collaboratively drive the field forward;
4. provide a platform and workshops to feature rising stars in the field and mentor young scientists.

Attendees of this meeting will have the unique opportunity to engage with emerging and established leaders from diverse scientific backgrounds, participate in cutting-edge discussions on the forefront of mitochondria research horizons, and ultimately shape the future of the field.

Meeting Co-Organizer and Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, Dr. Lena Pernas, talks about why you should attend this meeting in the video below:

Check out the speaker highlights in the video below: