Mitochondria Summer School in Rokua
Event information
Time
Mon 19.05.2025 - Fri 23.05.2025
Venue location
Jaakonjärventie 43, 91670 Rokua
Location
Mitochondria Summer School 2025
When: May 19–23, 2025
Where: Rokua, Finland
Join us for an immersive week at the Mitochondria Summer School 2025, where leading experts and researchers will explore cutting-edge topics in mitochondrial biology! The summer school program offers an intensive, multi-day learning experience focused on mitochondrial biology, featuring expert-led sessions on a wide range of key topics.
For whom?
The summer school will host 30 PhD students on-site from Finland and across Europe, with courses led by leading experts in the field. The target group includes students in e.g. cell biology, metabolic diseases, neurobiology, fibrotic disorders, cancer, and pharmacology.
There is also a remote participation option, including talks by experts. However, you will get the most out of the event and a full learning experience by attending on-site!
More details about different participation options and fees are on the registration webpage.
Registration
On-site participants will be selected through a selection process. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
The application deadline is Sunday, April 6th, 2025.
Program
The full program can be found on the registration website.
Key themes include:
- Mitochondrial DNA
- OXPHOS structure & assembly
- OXPHOS function and measurement
- Classic respirometry
- Mitochondrial stress and signaling
- Mitochondrial immunity
- Mitochondrial dynamics
- Mitochondrial diseases and their models
- Mitochondria targeting treatments.
Speakers:
Sofia Ahola, University of Birmingham, UK
Eric Dufour, Senior Research Fellow, PI, University of Tampere
Nick Howe, Agilent Technologies, UK
Howy Jacobs, University of Tampere
Jukka Kallijärvi, University of Helsinki
Dusanka Milenkovic, Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Germany
Julien Prudent, University of Cambridge, UK
Vivek Sharma, University of Helsinki
Carlo Viscomi, University of Padova, Italy
Beyond the scientific program, enjoy networking activities, social events, and the chance to unwind in the stunning scenery of Rokua after a full day of learning!
MitoLink, the Nordic network of mitochondrial scientists, organizes the Summer School together with the Fibrobesity Research Programme and Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme. We look forward to seeing you in May 2025!