Workshop by Professor Paolo Bernardi “Mitochondria: From Energy Conservation to Disease Pathogenesis and Therapy”

25^th, 27^th and 28^th May, 2026 16.00-18.00 Led by Prof. Paolo Bernardi, MD Emeritus Professor, University of Padova (Italy) and Adjunct Professor, New York University

Join us for an advanced workshop exploring the vital role of mitochondria in health and disease. This program bridges the gap between historical bioenergetics and cutting-edge medical research, led by one of the field’s foremost experts.

Program Highlights

1. Energy Conservation in Bioenergetics: A historical look at how we came to understand cellular power.
2. War and Peace: How mitochondria integrated into eukaryotic cells and maintained biological harmony.
3. The Cancer Drama: Analyzing the pivotal role of mitochondrial dysfunction in tumor progression.
4. Muscular Dystrophies: Investigating mitochondrial pathogenesis and new horizons for therapy.

Who Should Participate?

This workshop is designed for students, researchers, and clinicians eager to deepen their understanding of mitochondrial signaling and its therapeutic implications.

Please pass the registration on link: https://forms.gle/Yr8q725QgRiu4Kmn7

• Venue: Room 106, G Building, Ilia State University
• Address: Giorgi Tsereteli 1, Tbilisi
• Certification: An official Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to all participants upon completion.