Metabolic interactions shape all kinds of biological ecosystems, from holobionts to planetary-scale environmental systems, and to anthropogenic, engineered environments. Their paramount importance is evident by a pervasive influence on the development, resilience, and sustainability of ecosystems.
In environmental systems, whether marine or land ones, understanding metabolic interactions is key to deciphering nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, and overall ecosystem functioning. Recognizing the interconnectedness of these metabolic networks is crucial for advancing our comprehension of ecosystem dynamics and for informing strategies that promote ecological balance, human health, and sustainable practices across ecosystems.
By bringing together metabolic experts from diverse fields, who typically do not meet at the same conference, this meeting aims to enable the exchange of biological hypotheses and insights, as well as that of cutting-edge methodologies and analytical solutions.
The outcomes of this conference are poised to inform sustainable practices, advance research methodologies, and drive transformative advancements in the understanding and management of metabolic interactions in complex biological ecosystems.
Session topics
Ecological and evolutionary perspectives on microbial interactions
Metabolism in environmental and engineered systems