Microbiome: from Benchtop to Bedside

Microbiome in the era of precision medicine and planetary health

When?

19 November 2025 - 8:00-19:00

Where?

KAVA Conference Centre

For who?

Physicians

Price

75-200 €

We are happy to invite you to the fourth edition of the International Symposium "Microbiome: From Benchtop to Bedside", taking place on November 19, 2025, in Antwerp, Belgium.

This year’s theme explores the microbiome in the context of precision medicine and planetary health, bridging scientific innovation with real-world impact.

We are excited to share with you a great program featuring world-renowned speakers, with Rosemarie De Weirdt as science communication expert, who will facilitate interactions and discussions. Additionally, we have the pleasure of welcoming Matthijs De Block, who will provide an artistic perspective on microbiome ecosystems.

Join leading researchers, clinicians, microbiome enthusiasts and industry experts for a full day of cutting-edge talks and interdisciplinary exchange.

Call for Abstracts

We welcome abstract submissions for oral or poster presentations as from the 17th of September. Share your research and contribute actively to the program!

Mark your Calendars

Registration and abstract submission open the 17th of September.

Warm regards,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee:

Dr. Camille Allonsius
Prof. Dr. Thomas Demuyser
Dr. Ludovica Marinelli
Dr. Charlotte Michel
Prof. Dr. Doris Vandeputte

Artwork: Matthijs De Block

Photography: Ligia Poplawska

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Submit your abstract here

Location: KAVA Congress Centre

More information about Kava Congress Centre

Practical

Date: 19th of November 2025, full day programme with networking reception
Location: Kava Congrescentrum, Consciencestraat 41, 2018 Antwerpen
Registration: Register via this link.Registration is possible until until the 16th of November.
Registration fee:
- Pre-doc: 75 euros incl. VAT
- Post-doc, Academica, Hospital Staff Registration: 100 euros incl. VAT
- Industry Registration: 200 euros incl. VAT
- Register before the 16th of November
Abstract submissions: Submit your abstract via this link
- Abstract submission deadline: 27 October 2025
- Review process: All submissions carefully evaluated by our committee
- Notification of acceptance: By 3rd of November at the latest
Accreditation: will be requested

Preliminary Programme

Tijd	Programma
8:45 – 9:20	Registrations and coffee
9:20 – 9:30	Opening by Thomas Demuyser and introduction by Rosemarie De Weirdt

Session 1: The Evolving Gut-Brain-Microbiome Axis
9:30 – 9:55	Kristien Hens (University of Antwerp, Belgium)
9:55 – 10:20	Rochellys Diaz Heijtz (Karolinska Institute, Sweden)
10:20 – 10:45	Mireia Valles-Colomer (University Pompeu Fabra, Spain)
10:45 – 11:15	Discussion
11:15 – 11:45	Best abstract awards presented by ESGHAMI (TBA)

11:45 – 12:00	Matthijs De Block – Intro on installation / art
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch and poster session

Session 2: Therapeutic Frontiers – Microbiome as Medicine
13:00 – 13:25	Silvia Corcione (University of Turin, Italy)
13:25 – 13:50	Roosmarijn Vandenbroucke (UGent, Belgium)
13:50 – 14:15	William Fusco (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy)
14:15 – 14:40	Sergio Andreu Sánchez (DSM-Firmenich)
14:40 – 15:10	Discussion

15:10 – 15:40	Coffee break and poster session

Session 3: Microbiome in Global Health and One Health
15:40 – 16:05	Tim Rozday (Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK)
16:05 – 16:30	Tiscar Graells (Karolinska Institute, Sweden)
16:30 – 16:55	Ellen Decaestecker (KU Leuven, Belgium)
16:55 – 17:25	Discussion
17:25 – 17:40	Wrap-up by Rosemarie De Weirdt and closing by Thomas Demuyser

17:40 – 18:40	Reception