Welcome to the 3rd Microbiome PT Summit
We are delighted to welcome you to Lisbon for a two-day meeting of leading scientists, clinicians, and industry partners to discuss the latest developments in microbiome research and applications.
Important dates
- Early-bird registration: 6th February 2026
- Registration closes: 30th March 2026
- Late-Abstract submission (Posters Only): 24th March 2026
About the event
The Microbiome PT Summit is a collaborative initiative led by the BioData.pt | ELIXIR Portugal Microbiome Community, designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange. This event brings together national and international experts to showcase cutting-edge research, share clinical insights, and discuss innovative applications of microbiome science.
This summit is dedicated to exploring the transformative role of the microbiome in human health, from foundational science to clinical and societal impact.
Key topics
The 2026 programme will feature a diverse range of sessions, including:
- Gut Microbiome and Health
- Diet, Nutrition and the Gut Microbiome
- Microbiome Data Analysis and Computational Approaches
- Microbiomes and Host Interaction
- Citizen Science and Microbiomes
These themes are designed to bridge disciplines and sectors, encouraging collaboration between academia, healthcare, industry, and society.
Featured Scientific Partnership
Microbiome Mavericks joins the 3rd Microbiome PT Summit as a Scientific Partner
We are delighted to highlight our scientific partnership with Microbiome Mavericks, a platform dedicated to sharing conversations, insights, and stories from across the microbiome field.
This collaboration helps extend the reach of the Summit beyond the event itself, amplifying discussion around current challenges, emerging ideas, and innovation in microbiome research.
As part of this partnership, Microbiome Mavericks has already featured the Summit in a dedicated episode, helping showcase Portugal’s growing role in microbiome research to a wider international audience.
Stay connected with Microbiome Mavericks to explore their content and follow updates related to the Summit.
Target audience
- Academic and clinical researchers
- Students and early-career scientists
- Healthcare professionals
- Biotech and pharmaceutical industry representatives
- Policy makers and decision-makers in health and research
- Scientific communicators and citizen science practitioners
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