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6th Interventions in Aging Conference
#FusionAgingResearch
Prices from:
€1,295.0016 May - 19 May 2027
St. Julian's, Malta
Early Bird - 16 Nov 2026 • Talk Submission - 16 Nov 2026 • Poster Submission - 15 Feb 2027 • Registration & Payment Deadline - 15 Feb 2027
Synopsis
Molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging are the main contributors to age-related decline, frailty, diseases and multimorbidity. The contributions of these aging mechanisms vary between different types of organisms, cell types and tissues, but they are conserved over large evolutionary distances and genetic, lifestyle and pharmacological interventions can ameliorate their effects. These findings have led to the geroscience approach, which aims to develop broad-spectrum preventative defences against age-related impairments, by targeting their main risk factor, aging.
Important current challenges in the field are: (1) to develop new interventions that can keep humans healthier in later life (2) to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms mediating the beneficial effects of exercise, (3) to maintain healthy circadian rhythms and sleep in later life, (4) to develop markers of tissue-specific aging, (5) to understand the role of individual variation in responses to interventions, (6) to harness the rapidly growing power of systems biology for the benefit of older people.
This sixth meeting will explore these topics, with particular emphasis on new knowledge and its potential for translation into benefits to human health during aging.
Key Sessions
- Human Interventions
- Exercise
- Chronobiology
- Tissue-specific markers of aging
- Genetic Variation
- Systems Biology
Confirmed Plenary Speakers
Salvador Aznar-Benitah (IRB Barcelona)
SYSTEMIC REGULATION OF CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS DURING AGING
Rafael de Cabo (National Institute of Health)
Leanne Jones (University of California, San Francisco)
AGE-RELATED CHANGES TO STEM CELLS AND THE STEM CELL NICHE
Andrea Maier (National University of Singapore)
MULTIMODAL INTERVENTIONS IN PRECISION GEROMEDICINE
Nicholas Stroustrup (Centre for Genomic Regulation)
Tony Wyss Coray (Stanford University)
BRAIN-BODY COMMUNICATION IN AGING AND DISEASE
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Victoria Acosta-Rodriguez (National Institutes of Health)
OPTIMIZING HEALTH THROUGH CIRCADIAN INTERVENTIONS
Heike Bischoff-Ferrari (University of Basel)
Ed Chouchani (Harvard Medical School / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
MECHANISMS OF CYSTEINE REDOX REGULATION IN AGING
Luigi Ferrucci (National Institutes of Health)
Chiara Herzog (Cambridge Stem Cell Institute)
EPIGENETICS IN AGEING: FROM PERSONALISED DISEASE RISK MONITORING TO CELL FATE MODULATION
Mika Kivimaki (University College London)
PROTEOMIC SIGNATURES OF ORGAN AGEING AND RISK OF AGE-RELATED DISEASE
Nathan LaBrasseur (Mayo Clinic)
Courtney Peterson (Harvard University)
EFFECTS OF INTERMITTENT FASTING ON INDICATORS OF HEALTHSPAN AND BIOMARKERS OF AGING IN HUMANS
Daniel Promislow (Tufts University)
A SYSTEMS BIOLOGY PERSPECTIVE ON AGING: LESSONS FROM THE DOG AGING PROJECT
Susanna Rosi (Altos Labs)
SILENCING OF LINE-1 RNA PROTECTS AGAINST HETEROCHROMATIN DRIFT AND NEURODEGENERATION
Dario Valenzano (Leibniz Institute on Aging)
MAPPING THE COMPLEX GENETICS OF VERTEBRATE AGING WITH KILLIFISH
Target Audience
Scientists at all career stages and working in contexts across academia and industry who are doing or may in the future do work to understand the aging process and ways in which its effects on health at later ages can be ameliorated.
Educational Need
The meeting will present and discuss cutting edge work on several mechanisms of aging and the promise and challenges of translating them into interventions to improve human health during aging.
Confirmed Speakers
Chairs
Programme
Registration Prices
| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Full Price |
|---|---|---|
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Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee if a room sharer is not specified. Both same-sex and mixed accommodation options available. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the 'Single' ticket option. |
€1295 | €1295 |
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Shared Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee (same-sex and mixed accommodation options available), or if you have an accompanying adult. |
€2196 | €2292 |
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Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone and wish to have your own private room. |
€2522 | €2618 |
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Day Pass (Four Days) Choose this option if you wish to attend the full conference without accommodation. The food and beverage package remains included with this ticket type, excluding breakfast. Please contact the Conference Manager to register. |
€1,699 | €1,795 |
Student
Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee if a room sharer is not specified. Both same-sex and mixed accommodation options available. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the 'Single' ticket option.
- Early Bird
- €1295
- Full Price
- €1295
Shared
Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee (same-sex and mixed accommodation options available), or if you have an accompanying adult.
- Early Bird
- €2196
- Full Price
- €2292
Single
Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone and wish to have your own private room.
- Early Bird
- €2522
- Full Price
- €2618
Day Pass (Four Days)
Choose this option if you wish to attend the full conference without accommodation. The food and beverage package remains included with this ticket type, excluding breakfast. Please contact the Conference Manager to register.
- Early Bird
- €1,699
- Full Price
- €1,795
Prices exclude VAT (where applicable).
Additional Prices
| Addition Type | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
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Additional Person This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the conference period. Additional guests are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra Night' prices. |
€766 | €154 |
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Extra Night Prices for extra nights apply per person, per night. |
€260 | €0 |
Additional Person
This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the conference period. Additional guests are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra Night' prices.
- Adult
- €766
- Child
- €154
Extra Night
Prices for extra nights apply per person, per night.
- Adult
- €260
- Child
- €0
All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.
What's Included in our Registration Fees?
Our registration fees are inclusive of the following at Melia Durres during the conference period only:
- Conference registration.
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (16, 17, 18 May 2027) on a single or shared basis in a Deluxe Garden View room.
- Buffet breakfast in Merkado restaurant.
- Buffet lunch in Merkado restaurant, with free flow wine, beer, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.
- Night 1: Pizza and salad buffet dinner with two drink vouchers (can be exchanged for a cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink).
- Night 2: Finger food buffet with two drink vouchers (can be exchanged for a wine, beer or soft drink).
- Night 3: BBQ gala dinner with 3 hour open bar with free flow wine, beer, soft drinks and water.
- Two drink vouchers during the poster session (can be exchanged for a wine, beer or soft drink).
- Daily coffee breaks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?
Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following at Melia Durres during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (16, 17, 18 May 2027) on a shared basis with a conference participant in a Deluxe Garden View room.
- Buffet breakfast in Merkado restaurant.
- Buffet lunch in Merkado restaurant, with free flow wine, beer, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.
- Night 1: Pizza and salad buffet dinner with two drink vouchers (can be exchanged for a cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink).
- Night 2: Finger food buffet with two drink vouchers (can be exchanged for a wine, beer or soft drink).
- Night 3: BBQ gala dinner with 3 hour open bar with free flow wine, beer, soft drinks and water.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. Meals are only available during the times listed in the conference programme and accompanying guests must dine with the group.
What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?
Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following at Melia Durres during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (16, 17, 18 May 2027) on a shared basis with an adult in a Deluxe Garden View room. Maximum capacity per room: 2 adults + 2 children.
- Buffet breakfast in Merkado restaurant.
- Buffet lunch in Merkado restaurant, with free flow soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.
- Night 1: Pizza and salad buffet dinner with two drink vouchers (can be exchanged for a soft drink).
- Night 2: Finger food buffet dinner with 2 hour open bar with two drink vouchers (can be exchanged for a soft drink).
- Night 3: BBQ gala dinner with 3 hour open bar with free flow soft drinks and water.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying children are not permitted access to the conference. Meals are only available during the times listed in the conference programme and accompanying children must dine with the group.
Children aged 0-2 years stay and dine free of charge. Accompanying Child fees apply for children aged 3-11 years. Children aged 12+ years are classified as an adult at Melia Durres.
If your child is 0-2 years, please contact us to add them to your booking without charge.
Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Chloe for further information.
What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?
Our extra night fees are inclusive of the following at Melia during the conference period only:
- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person in a Deluxe Garden View room. Maximum capacity per room: 2 adults + 2 children.
- Buffet breakfast in Merkado restaurant.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Children stay free of charge when accompanying and sharing a room with an adult.
Prices and hotel availability are subject to change without notice.
Grants
Please see below opportunities to help offset the cost of attending.
We hope to release additional grants later following fundraising efforts. If you are interested in future opportunities, please check in with this page frequently for the most up-to-date information. Alternatively, sign-up for updates (using the bell icon above) to be notified should additional grants be released.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Conference Manager, Chloe.
ECR Grants
We are delighted to share we have been able to create several ECR grants. Two different award values are available, €500 or €1,000 and these have been set aside for early career researchers. If you are a student, postdoc or junior faculty (within 3 years of your position), you are eligible. To apply please email the conference manager, Chloe Trundle.
Your application should include your name, organisation, career level, an abstract for talk or poster consideration, and a short summary answering the below questions (no more than 50-100 words per question).
• What cutting edge aspects of your work will you share at the meeting?
• Why do you require financial support to attend?
• How will attending this meeting benefit your research and career?
Please structure your application into one document (preferably .doc), starting with the above application criteria, followed by your abstract.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted so although there is no application deadline, we recommend applying early to avoid disappointment as we only have a limited number of ECR grants available. If you are interested in presenting a talk, please ensure your abstract and ECR grant application are submitted no later than midnight (UK time) on 16 November 2026.
Note: we appreciate research may advance and new data may become available between the abstract deadline and the conference commencing. If you are chosen to present, and need to update your abstract later to reflect such changes, you are welcome to do so. Attendees can manage their submissions through their Fusion account.
Venue & Location
Hilton Malta
We are excited to be heading back to St. Julian’s as our Mediterranean destination for May 2026!
Located only 15 minutes from the ancient capital city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hilton Malta is an oceanfront resort overlooking the stunning Portomaso Marina in St. Julian’s. With modern amenities, scenic views, and a tranquil atmosphere, it offers the perfect balance between professional functionality and easy access to local culture and history.
This is not an all-inclusive property, but our registration packages include a full food and beverage package during the conference period. Breakfast remains at leisure, however, the more intimate hotel setting allows us to host group lunches and dinners, providing an ideal environment for focused discussions, so attendees can continue to network and brainstorm outside of planned sessions.
For those who wish to stay extra nights either side of the conference, rates will be bed and breakfast only, so attendees have the freedom to explore local dining experiences and authentic cuisine.
Hotel facilities include;
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
• 4 Seasonal Outdoor Pools
• Spa with Indoor Swimming Pool
• Fitness Center and Tennis Court
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
General Information
Conference Currency
Euro (EUR)
Address
Vjal Portomaso St Julian's PTM, 01, Malta
Nearest Airport
Malta International Airport
Location
The Hilton Malta overlooks the stunning Portomaso Marina in St. Julian’s. This beautiful hotel is located only 15 minutes from the ancient capital city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Transportation
The hotel is approximately 20 minutes from Malta International Airport, the official airport of the Maltese Islands.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside the airport, however we would strongly recommend you use one of the transport app providers below.
There are 3 options for booking transport with an app- Uber, Bolt and eCabs. They all operate in and around Malta, and the fares are generally cheaper than a taxi. The cost of transfers between Malta International Airport and the city of St Julians generally ranges from €15 to €20.
Local Activities
Local activity details will be announced here soon.
Group Activities
Group activities have not been released yet. Return here later to find out what we have planned for the group!
Submitting an Abstract
There are several presentation opportunities available at this meeting, in both talk and poster form. To be considered for either option, please register for the conference, upload your abstract when prompted to do so, and select your preferred presentation method. Once submitted, you will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account. You will also receive an email to confirm the outcome of your abstract review.
If you are unable to register for the conference for any reason, but still wish to submit an abstract for consideration, please email the Conference Manager directly.
Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.
Note: talk slots are limited for each conference, and we often receive more submissions than spaces available. If your talk submission is unsuccessful on this occasion, your abstract will automatically be considered for a poster presentation as an alternative.
Accepted for a Short Talk
If you are accepted for a Short Talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches for programme updates, these will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab in the navigation panel to the left.
On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30 minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac to ensure a smooth and timely transition between presenters, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop, please notify AV prior to the session. A HDMI cable is usually available on the podium to accommodate this.
Our AV technician will run through microphone options and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer ahead of your talk.
We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases, and our Session Chairs will assist with keeping everyone to time.
Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines:
Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.
Accepted for a Poster Presentation
We recommend bringing your poster along with you to the conference as our venues do not have onsite printing facilities. If you wish to independently source local printing, please feel free to do so – the hotel address can be found under the ‘Venue’ tab if needed.
Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.
Upon arrival to the conference, the Fusion team will give you instructions for displaying your poster. Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the dedicated poster session.
Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session(s) and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.
Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and can be collected on the final day of the conference.
Conference History
If you are interested in this meeting but not yet ready to register, you can sign up for updates here and our team will keep you updated regarding deadline reminders and grant opportunities relating to this meeting only.
Conference Manager
Chloe Trundle
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