9 March 2026
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Webinar | Mitochondrial Function and Therapies, 10 March 2026


This webinar will focus on the crucial role played by mitochondria in maintaining cellular homeostasis and energy metabolism, as well as by mitochondrial redox signaling in the aging process. The role of mitochondria in cellular dysfunction will also be discussed, together with the limitations of treating neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction.

Date: 10 March 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. UK time | 3:00 p.m. CET | 10:00 a.m. EDT | 10:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 848 1149 5022

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Speaker/Presentation

Time in CET

Time in EDT

Dr. Iain P. Hargreaves (Chair)
Chair Introduction and 1st speaker
“Coenzyme Q10 as a treatment for mitochondrial dysfunction”

3:00–3:30 p.m.

10:00–10:30 a.m.

Dr. Gavin McStay
“Biogenesis of complex IV”

3:30- 3:50 p.m.

10:30–10:50 a.m.

Dr. Robert A. Heaton
“Mitochondrial Redox Signaling in Skeletal Muscle Adaptation and Ageing”

3:50–4:10 p.m.

10:50–11:10 a.m.

Dr. Adam Lightfoot
“Mitochondria: the lynchpin in skeletal muscle health & disease”

4:10–4:30 p.m.

11:10–11:30 a.m.

Q&A Session

4:30–4:45 p.m.

11:30–11:45 a.m.

Dr. Iain P. Hargreaves
Closing of Webinar

4:45–4:50 p.m.

11:45–11:50 a.m.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized. 

Unable to attend? Feel free to register anyway; the session will be recorded, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing. 

Webinar Chair and Speakers:

  • Dr. Iain P. Hargreaves, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom;
  • Dr. Gavin McStay, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom;
  • Dr. Robert Heaton, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom;
  • Dr. Adam Lightfoot, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.

Relevant Special Issue:

Mitochondrial Function and Therapies
Guest Editor: Dr. Iain P. Hargreaves
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2026

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/IJMS-4?subscribe.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact ijms@mdpi.com.

IJMS Webinar Secretariat

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