Looking back @ TOPIM 2026 | Edition #17
Have you ever imagined “METABOLISM ACROSS SCALES” – from subcellular mechanisms to clinical translation – rather than focusing on a single disease or technology?
Thanks to all who participated, shared their science, engaged in discussions & opened up a new approaches on Imaging Metabolism.
Date:
24-28 August 2026
Venue
Certosa Di Pontignano – Siena, Italy
Links & Downloads
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Detailed programme incl. abstracts
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Programme at a glance (talks)
Overview of poster presentations
Poster Award Winners
- PLGA-based nanoparticles modulate dendritic cell and monocyte immune responses through breakdown into lactic acid and glycolic acid by Robbin Kramer, Nijmegen
- Sex-specific chronic stress adaptations in energy storage are characterized by adipose tissue and immunometabolic remodeling revealed by multimodal [18F]FDG PET/CT by Maximilian Krisch, Vienna
Group Work Winner
- Step1: Select a pressing unmet need in the field offered by the featured speakers
- Step 2: Develop an innovative approach to address the topic
- Step 3: Prepare a winning pitch to sell your project to investors or research funding
The Theme – Imaging Metabolism across Scales
Imaging can be applied across multiple length scales – from microns to millimeters – enabling studies that range from fundamental, subcellular studies of mechanisms in metabolism to clinical investigations for disease detection and therapy monitoring. Rather than focusing on a single disease, TOPIM 2026 emphasizes cross-cutting concepts and methodologies.
TOPIM 2026 brought together imaging scientists and experts in metabolism, creating a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss emerging and combinatorial approaches in metabolic research.
Speakers
Introductory Keynote Speakers
Featured Speakers
The Committee
- Kevin Brindle – Cambridge/Munich (Chair)
- Ferdia Gallagher, Cambridge (Co-Chair)
- Fabian Kiessling – Aachen
- Bernd Pichler – Tübingen
- Bettina Weigelin – Tübingen (Board Representative)
- Tim Witney – London (President 2026/27)
- Nicola Di Stefano – Siena (Advisory Member)
Read more about the TOPIM concept and upcoming editions here.
