Mitochondria in biology and medicine – 2023

• Published in: Mitochondrion 2024-05, Vol.76, p.101853-101853, Article 101853
• Main Authors: Disha, B., Mathew, Rohan Peter, Dalal, Ashwin B., Mahato, Ajay K., Satyamoorthy, Kapaettu, Singh, Keshav K., Thangaraj, Kumarasamy, Govindaraj, Periyasamy
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Disease; Genetics; Metabolism; Mitochondria
• ISSN: 1567-7249; 1872-8278
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2024.101853

•The 9th SMRM- India titled “Mitochondria in Biology and Medicine” was organized at the CDFD, Hyderabad, India.•Latest advancements in the field of mitochondrial biology and medicine were discussed.•Platform for researchers and clinicians to discuss major gaps, encourage recent improvements in healthy behaviors among the public. Mitochondria are an indispensable part of the cell that plays a crucial role in regulating various signaling pathways, energy metabolism, cell differentiation, proliferation, and cell death. Since mitochondria have their own genetic material, they differ from their nuclear counterparts, and dysregulation is responsible for a broad spectrum of diseases. Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with several disorders, including neuro-muscular disorders, cancer, and premature aging, among others. The intricacy of the field is due to the cross-talk between nuclear and mitochondrial genes, which has also improved our knowledge of mitochondrial functions and their pathogenesis. Therefore, interdisciplinary research and communication are crucial for mitochondrial biology and medicine due to the challenges they pose for diagnosis and treatment. The ninth annual conference of the Society for Mitochondria Research and Medicine (SMRM)- India, titled “Mitochondria in Biology and Medicine” was organized at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, India, on June 21–23, 2023. The latest advancements in the field of mitochondrial biology and medicine were discussed at the conference. In this article, we summarize the entire event for the benefit of researchers working in the field of mitochondrial biology and medicine.