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 will also be 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!
On-site participants will be selected through a selection process. There is a fee for both types of participation.
Key themes include:
- Mitochondrial DNA (expert: Howy Jacobs, University of Tampere)
- OXPHOS structure & assembly (expert: Vivek Sharma, University of Helsinki)
- OXPHOS function and measurement (experts: Nick Howe, Agilent Technologies, UK, and Eric Dufour, University of Tampere)
- Mitochondrial stress and signaling (expert: Sofia Ahola, University of Birmingham, UK)
- Mitochondrial immunity (expert: Dusanka Milenkovic, Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Germany)
- Mitochondrial dynamics (expert: Julien Prudent, University of Cambridge, UK)
- Mitochondrial diseases and their models (expert: Jukka Kallijärvi, University of Helsinki)
- Mitochondria targeting treatments (expert: 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!
The call for onsite participation is now open!
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!
Further information: Essi Erkkilä, essi.erkkila@oulu.fi
