Imaging Metabolism Across Scales

TOPIM 2026 | Edition #17

The TOPIM Concept

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 during the last week of August.

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!

The Theme 2026

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.

This meeting will bring together imaging scientists and experts in metabolism, creating a unique opportunity for participants from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas and discuss emerging and combinatorial approaches in metabolic research.

Techniques to be discussed will include optical, photoacoustic, radionuclide, mass spectrometry, and magnetic resonance imaging, applied to systems ranging from isolated cells to whole human organs in situ.

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 70.
• Priority is given to all who submit an (accepted) abstract.