| 18:00 | Early Career Event (Ministeri lecture hall) An early career event will be held on Sunday the 25th of August at 18:00 at the conference venue Biocity. The evening will start with a one hour presentation by post doctoral researcher Ville Koistinen (University of Turku) and doctoral researcher Retu Haikonen (University of Eastern Finland) regarding the visualization of metabolomics data. This will be followed be a "speed dating" type networking event. Afterwards we will continue the evening at a local bar. Pre-registration is required. |
| 08:00 | Registration opens |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Welcome from the local committee and the Nordic Metabolomics Society (Presidentti auditorium) |
| 09:00 – 10:25 | Session 1 part 1 – Metabolomics data processing and analysis (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Prof. Tuulia Hyötyläinen, School of Science and Technology, Örebro University 09:00–09:40 Keynote lecture: Unleashing the Power of Untargeted Metabolomics: From Metabolite Annotation to Single-Cell Analysis. Prof. Zheng-Jiang Zhu, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences 09:40–09:55 TriplotGUI, A Molecular Epidemiology Toolbox for Investigating Associations between Exposome, Metabolome and Outcomes. Yingxiao Yan, M.Sc., Food and Nutrition Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology 09:55 – 10:10 Predicting plasma metabolites based on the saliva samples. Retu Haikonen, M.Sc., Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland 10:10 – 10:25 Impact of PFAS on lipid metabolism in MASLD is mediated through steroids. Dr. Pauli Tikka, Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University |
| 10:25 – 11:00 | Coffee and posters (Foyer of Biocity and Manu) |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Session 1 part 2 – Metabolomics data processing and analysis (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Prof. Tuulia Hyötyläinen, School of Science and Technology, Örebro University 11:00–11:30 Giving metabolites (and lipids) a chemical and biological context with open science Dr. Egon Willighagen, Department of Bioinformatics - BiGCaT, NUTRIM, Maastricht University 11:30–11:45 Evaluation of the stability of metabolome acquired from human blood microsampling. Dr. Anh Hoang Nguyen, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University 11:45–12:00 Harmonizing lipidomics data across multiple laboratories in the LITMUS project – towards biomarkers of MASLD. Dr. Aidan McGlinchey, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch and posters (Atrium of Biocity and Manu) |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Session 2 part 1 – Discovery and elucidation of the chemical complexity of the metabolome (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Prof. Rikard Landberg, Division Food and Nutrition Science, Chalmers University of Technology 13:30–14:10 Keynote lecture: Decoding the chemical language of plants. Dr. Tomáš Pluskal, Junior Group Leader, IOCB Prague. 14:10–14:25 Enhancing Analytical Coverage: Optimization of Solid-Phase Extraction for Non-Targeted Urine Screening via Dual-Column Analysis. Žan Rekar, M.Sc., Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute 14:25–14:40 Investigating the presence and distribution of UV-absorbing mycosporine-like amino acids in organs of different fish species with liquid chromatography and molecular networking. Dr. Fabien Hammerle, Institute of Pharmacy/Pharmacognosy, University of Innsbruck 14:40–14:55 Development of chemical biology tools for the investigation of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in human samples. Ioanna Tsiara, M.Sc., Uppsala University |
| 14:55 – 15:30 | Coffee and posters (Foyer of Biocity and Manu) |
| 15:30 – 16:55 | Session 2 part 2 – Discovery and elucidation of the chemical complexity of the metabolome (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Prof. Rikard Landberg, Division Food and Nutrition Science, Chalmers University of Technology 15:30 – 16:00 Biochemical profiling of burn wound healing. Prof. Óttar Rolfsson, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland 16:00 – 16:15 Exploring Gut Microbiota Metabolism – New Chemical Biology Tools for Metabolomics Analysis. Vladyslav Dovhalyuk, M.Sc., Uppsala University 16:15 – 16:35 Sponsor presentation: Metabolon From Data to Discovery: Metabolomics in Large Cohort Studies Dr. Natasa Giallourou, Field Metabolomics Scientist, Metabolon 16:35 – 16:55 Sponsor presentation: Nightingale Health Population-scale metabolomics from blood and urine Dr. Sini Kerminen, Senior Data Scientist, Nightingale Health |
| 17:00 – 20:00 | Welcome reception, Posters and drinks (Ravintola Mauno BioCity) |
| 09:00 – 10:25 | Session 3 part 1 – Metabolome and exposome in health and disease (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Assoc. Prof. Guro F. Giskeødegård, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 09:00–09:40 Keynote lecture: Host-microbe co-metabolism in health and disease. Prof. Jingyuan Fu, University Medical Center Groningen 09:40–09:55 Survival of the littlest: Navigating sepsis diagnosis beyond inflammation in preterm neonates. Manchu Umarani Thangavelu, M.Sc., Metabolomics and Analytics Centre, Leiden University 09:55–10:10 Metabolic disruptions induced by PFAS exposure: insights from occupational, cellular, and avian models. Prof. Tuulia Hyötyläinen, School of Science and Technology, Örebro University 10:10–10:25 Associations between inflammation markers and breast cancer risk in the HUNT population. Assoc. Prof. Julia Debik, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) |
| 10:25 – 11:00 | Coffee and posters (Foyer of Biocity and Manu) |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Session 3 part 2 – Metabolome and exposome in health and disease (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Assoc. Prof. Guro F. Giskeødegård, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 11:00–11:30 Human milk metabolomics: insights into maternal stress, secretor status and stage of lactation. Dr. Maaria Kortesniemi, Food Sciences Unit, University of Turku 11:30–11:45 Serum Lipidomics Profile of Neuropathy in Type 1 Diabetes. Dr. Tik Muk, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen 11:45–12:00 Isotope-guided metabolomics dissects arginine metabolism in proteinuria. Maria Chrysopoulou, M.Sc., Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch and posters (Atrium of Biocity and Manu) |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Session 4 part 1 – Analytical advances in metabolomics (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Prof. Margrét Thorsteinsdóttir, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Iceland 13:30–14:10 Keynote lecture: Analytical strategies and data processing tools for improving our understanding of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Dr. Maria Monge, Centro de Investigaciones en Bionanociencias, Buenos Aires 14:10–14:30 Sponsor presentation: Bruker Bruker Comprehensive solutions for Metabolomics: NMR and MS Dr. Pedro Lopes, Team Lead NMR Field Applications and Dr. Cristian De Gobba, Field Application Specialist, Bruker 14:30–14:45 Spatial mapping of oxylipin lipid mediators in the airways using targeted mass spectrometry imaging. Dr. Matthew J. Smith, Unit of Integrative Metabolomics, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet 14:45–15:00 Spatial multi-omics characterization of epithelial glands reveals novel prognostic signatures in prostate cancer. Abhibhav Sharma, M.Sc., HUNT Center for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee and posters (Foyer of Biocity and Manu) |
| 15:30 – 16:20 | Session 4 part 2 – Analytical advances in metabolomics (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Prof. Margrét Thorsteinsdóttir, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Iceland 15:30–15:50 Sponsor presentation: Waters Pushing the Boundaries of Science with Multi Reflecting Time of Flight Technology Dr. Ross Chawner, Development Specialist, Waters 15:50–16:05 Correlation between oxidized lipid species and human multiple sclerosis revealed by silver-doped PA nano-DESI imaging. Dr. Gábor Tóth, Dept of Chemistry-BMC, Uppsala University 16:05–16:20 Stable isotope labeling reveals metabolic insights in sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, Jasmin Hjerresen, MSc, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen |
| 16:20 – 17:15 | Session 5 – Short talks from early career members (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Dr. Katja B Prestø Elgstøen, Oslo University Hospital Untargeted exploration of the metabolomic coverage of blood microsampling: A comparison between Mitra®, Capitainer®, and Whatman™ 903 cards, Dennisse Avella, MSc, Afekta Technologies Ltd. Met-ID: An Open-Source Software for Comprehensive Annotation of Multiple On-Tissue Chemical Modifications in MALDI-MSI, Patrik Bjärterot, MSc, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University Profiling Metabolic Reprogramming of CD4+ T cell Activation by 1,2 13C-Glucose Fluxomics Platform and Lipidomics, Ziyu Yang, MSc, Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku ER-calcium dysregulation rewires mitochondrial metabolism in new stem cell-derived motor neuron disease models, Diego González Martín-Calero, MSc, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki Maternal microbial metabolites in the fetal intestine and their effects on immunomodulation and epithelial function, Roselydiah Makunja, MSc, Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki Investigation of Infection Flavonoids in Root Exudates of the Legume Lotus Japonicus, Camilla Lind Salomonsen, MSc, Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University Optimizing microdissection sample sizes for reliable non-targeted LC-MS metabolomic profiling of host-microbiota metabolites in chicken gut samples, Topi Meuronen, MSc, Afekta Technologies Ltd. Elucidating the metabolic characteristics in the developing human liver through genome-scale metabolic modelling, Abhijit Paul, Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku Method development and comprehensive analysis for untargeted metabolomics of mouse stool using TIMS-QToF-MS/MS and NMR, Denis Ispan, MSc, Medical Faculty University of Tübingen |
| 19:00 | Conference Dinner Turku Castle |
| 09:00 – 10:25 | Session 6 part 1 – Optimising health and performance through lifestyle (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Dr. Iman Zarei, Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland 09:00–09:40 Keynote lecture: Importance of the (Poly)phenol Metabolome for Human Health. Dr. Ana Rodriguez-Mateos, Department of Nutritional Sciences, King’s College London 09:40–09:55 Unravelling human sugar profiles: Applications in human nutrition and health. Carina I. Mack, M.Sc., Department for Safety and Quality of Fruit and Vegetables, Max Rubner-Institut 09:55–10:10 Neuroactive compounds in Tomatoes and their role in the development of Neurodegenerative diseases via the Gut-brain axis using a multi-Omics approach. Ana Kovačič, M.Sc., Metabolomics Unit, Research and Innovation Centre - Food and nutrition, Fondazione Edmund Mach 10:10–10:25 Systemic metabolic fingerprint of two-week step-reduction in older adults: a secondary analysis of ENDURE randomized controlled trial. Assoc. Prof. Eija K Laakkonen, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä |
| 10:25 – 11:00 | Coffee and posters (Foyer of Biocity and Manu) |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Session 6 part 2 – Optimising health and performance through lifestyle (Presidentti auditorium) Chair: Dr. Iman Zarei, Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland 11:00–11:15 Ceramide management as a strategy for reducing cardiovascular risk in individuals with diabetes. Kristina Pigsborg, M.Sc., Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen 11:15–11:30 Metabolic similarities of anorexia nervosa patients and athletes: Results of a plasma metabolomics analysis in women of different energy status groups. Dr. Sonja Lackner, Division of Immunology, Medical University of Graz |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Closing and awards (Presidentti auditorium) |
