Dr. Aleksandra Trifunovic from the University of Cologne, talks about what to expect from this meeting and why you should attend. Recent work has outlined a novel conceptual framework for the role of mitochondria in cellular physiology and how disruptions in signaling are key contributors to disease etiology.
Mitochondria play complex roles in cellular physiology and homeostasis that have profound impacts on human health and disease. Fundamental insights have been gained from cell biology approaches that led to a deeper understanding of mitochondria as signaling platforms and metabolic engines that drive changes in cell fate. The challenge has been to understand these roles in a holistic and inclusive way, a task that often requires multidisciplinary and the development of new technologies to bridge gaps in the field.
Mitochondrial Signaling as the New “Powerhouse of the Cell”
Keystone Mitochondria Signaling in Physiology and Disease Symposium, Feb 09–12, 2026
https://www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/conference-listing/meeting/onpage-program/b12026
A collective effort across the mitochondrial research and clinical communities has sought to play down the “powerhouse of the cell” phrase as the sole description of mitochondria and, instead, to elevate the amazing multiplicity of mitochondrial functions. Top among those…Read more…