Welcome

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

After more than two years, it is time for our community to come together, share the latest research, discuss clinical applications, and enjoy valuable networking opportunities.

On behalf of the Scientific Committee, we are delighted to invite you to the International Conference The Microbiome Throughout LifeTranslating New Science into Clinical Practice, which will be held in the vibrant city of Belgrade, Serbia, from March 19th to 21st, 2026.

This year’s theme, Translating New Science into Clinical Practice, reflects our commitment to bridging original microbiome research with real-world medical applications that improve patient care across the lifespan.

This high-level scientific event will bring together a multidisciplinary community of microbiome researchers, gynecologists, neonatologists, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, and industry leaders. Together, we will explore cutting-edge discoveries and their clinical applications, highlighting the essential role of the microbiome at every stage of life.

Join us as we bridge science and practice in a dynamic forum designed to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and shape the future of microbiome-informed healthcare.

Prof. Omry Koren

Head of the microbiome research laboratory Azrieli Faculty of Medicine Bar-Ilan University
Israel

Prof. Nicola Segata

Principal Investigator in the CIBIO Department at the University of Trento and at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan
Italy

Prof. Alexandra Zhernakova

Professor at the Department of Genetics, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen
The Netherlands

Prof. Gianluca Ianiro

Gastroenterologist at the Digestive Disease Center of the Fondazione A.Gemelli IRCCS and adjunct professor at the Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome
Italy

Prof. Liza Konnikova

Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine and Principal Investigator at Konnikova Lab
USA

Prof. GwangPyo Ko

Director of the Center for Human and Environmental Microbiome in Seoul National University and founder of KoBioLabs
South Korea