Food System Microbiomes 2024 International Conference, May 14-17, 2024, Torino, Italy
Food System Microbiomes 2024 International Conference, May 14-17, 2024, Torino, Italy
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Dear colleagues,
With great pleasure, we reflect on the success of the Food System Microbiomes 2024 International Conference, held in beautiful Torino, Italy, from 14-17 May 2024.
This conference marked the very first event organised by the MicrobiomeSupport Association, a milestone in our mission to increase awareness and foster collaboration around food system microbiomes. Bringing together 160 participants from 25 different countries, this event set the stage for dynamic exchanges of knowledge and ideas among researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers.
The program featured 26 invited talks and 95 submitted abstracts, with 22 awarded short talks, 20 presented as science flashes, and 53 showcased as posters. Three outstanding contributions were recognised with prizes for excellence in research:
We also awarded 10 FEMS grants to support early-stage researchers, acknowledging their vital contributions to the field.
In addition to these exceptional presentations, we were thrilled by the active and engaging discussions during two workshops: one on New foods/diets and gut microbiome health, and another on Food systems knowledge and technology gaps. These workshops served as collaborative platforms to address emerging challenges and opportunities in microbiome research and applications.
Throughout the conference, we tackled pressing topics such as the fertiliser crisis, animal welfare, antibiotic resistance, food quality, circularity, and dietary transition. Participants shared the latest findings, highlighted innovative solutions, and identified key knowledge gaps to guide future progress.
The historic Cavallerizza Reale of the University of Torino, located in the heart of Torino’s charming old city centre, provided an inspiring venue for the event. Participants not only engaged in rich scientific discussions but also had the opportunity to enjoy the city’s cultural heritage and the breathtaking surroundings of the Piemont region.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated and contributed to the Food System Microbiomes 2024 International Conference, making it an exceptional start for the MicrobiomeSupport Association. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing these important conversations in future events!
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
“I’m fascinated by the interconnectivity of microbiomes that surround us. Soil, water, human, animal and plant microbiomes play a pivotal role in their ecosystems, and being all part of agri-food ecosystems, we have to consider them in a One Health perspective to tackle the challenges the world is facing nowadays.”
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“From the standpoint of microbial ecology, the environmental conditions giving rise to food production systems are provided and modulated by microorganisms. Microbes affect the organic and inorganic context of natural resources that we rely upon to survive, reflecting both periodicity and continuity that give rise to biorhythms of nature. We are what we eat, and sterile food is neither healthy nor sustainable. By recognizing the centrality of microbial systems in food production, we become better stewards of the environment and the health and food security of future generations.”
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“Food system microbiomes are essential for creating sustainable food systems, benefiting everyone along the chain—from small-scale farmers growing more resilient crops to consumers enjoying nutritious, minimally processed foods.”
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Microbiomes and the fertilizer crisis
Microbiomes mitigating biotic and abiotic stress
Animal welfare, antibiotic resistance, and robustness
Microbiomes and (GHG, manure) emissions
Food systems microbiomes and epidemics
Microbiome diversity and food quality
The edible microbiome
Microbiomes for improving health and well-being
Microbiomes for plant fermentation
Preservation of food systems microbiomes
Circular food systems for microbiomes improving animal, human and environmental health
Food systems knowledge and technology gaps
Connectivity of microbiomes in the food system
Workshop – The MicrobiomeSupport Association
Workshop – New foods/diets and gut microbiome health
Workshop – Food systems knowledge and technology gaps
Luca Cocolin
Università di Torino, IT
Angela Sessitsch
AIT Austrian Institute
of Technology, AT
Lene Lange
Bioeconomy Research & Advisory, DK
Inga Sarand
Tallinn University of
Technology,EE
Marco Candela
Università di Bologna, IT
Hauke Smidt
Wageningen University &
Research, NL
Tanja Kostic
AIT Austrian Institute of
Technology, AT
Looking forward to meeting you in Torino!
Your Food System
Microbiomes 2024 Organizing Committee
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