IMAGING BIOMARKERS OF AGEING

TOPIM 2026 | Edition #18

IMAGING BIOMARKERS OF AGeING

Since 2007, TOPIM – hot TOPics in IMaging Science – has been a thematic, one-week residential conference at the cutting edge of science, held in a unique and inspiring location in the stunning surroundings of an ancient monastery in Tuscany – the Certosa Di Pontignano.

The Theme 2027

Imaging Biomarkers of AgEing

Imaging holds tremendous potential to transform our understanding of the biological processes underlying ageing – a potential that has only begun to be explored.

TOPIM 2026 on Imaging Biomarkers of Ageing will explore how cutting-edge imaging technologies can serve as key tools to characterize and quantify age-related changes and associated diseases.

By fostering dialogue between imaging scientists and experts in ageing biology – covering cardiovascular, central nervous, musculoskeletal, and immune systems, as well as cancer and prevention approaches – the conference aims to build a foundation for integrating imaging into the broader landscape of ageing research.

Topics covered
  • Ageing of the Immune System
  • Ageing of the Cardiovascular System
  • Ageing of the CNS
  • Ageing of the Musculoskeletal System
  • The Role of Ageing & Cancer
  • Prevention of Ageing -Related Diseases

The Concept

The idea is simple yet challenging: choose a “hot” topic in imaging science, bring together a group of international scientists from different disciplines and career stages to spend one week in a unique, beautiful, and inspiring place to discuss science and open up new horizons!

Good to know

  • All attendees are accommodated at the Certosa Di Pontignano where also lectures and meals will take place.
  • The registration fee includes accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks).
  • All attendees are asked to stay for the entire duration of the conference.
  • Participation is limited to 65.
  • Priority is given to all who submit an (accepted) abstract.
In cooperation with the University of Siena
Travel
Registration
Abstract Submission
Speakers
Diving into the topic – Introductory Keynote Lectures
Featured Speakers

…more to come

Timeline
  • 8 April | Opening Submission & Registration
  • 11 May | Abstract Deadline
  • 26 May | Notification to Presenters
  • 23-27 August | TOPIM 2027
The Committee
  • Fabian Kiessling – Aachen (Chair)
  • Bernd Pichler – Tübingen (Co-Chair)
  • Joris Deelen – Leiden
  • Federica Pisaneschi – Dallas
  • Greetje Vande Velde – Leuven
  • Nicola Di Stefano – Siena, Italy (Advisory Member)

Location