Interorganelle communication has become a central theme in contemporary cell biology, revealing that virtually all organelles establish membrane contact sites (MCS) with one another. These specialized subdomains bring organelles into close apposition without fusion, enabling the direct exchange of molecules, the coordination of metabolic pathways, and the integration of signaling events. The discovery of MCS has reshaped long-standing views of organelle autonomy, highlighting instead how cellular architecture is grounded in interconnected compartments. Heterotypic organelle interactions support functions that neither partner could achieve independently, advancing our understanding of spatially organized metabolism, signaling fidelity, and organelle homeostasis.

• Key Sessions
  Methods to study MCS
  MCS components and regulators
  Transfer of molecules at MCS
  MCS in organelle function
  Novel roles of MCS in cell biology
  MCS in disease

This meeting targets cell biologists across all career stages, from students to senior faculty, as well as industry scientists exploring MCS as emerging therapeutic targets. The meeting is designed to be accessible to newcomers while offering depth valuable to specialists, and requires no prior experience within the MCS field.

Early Bird & Talk Deadline - 07 May 2026
Poster & Registration Deadline - 07 Aug 2026

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