Conference: Metabolism in Action - Cell, Circuits and Translation

Event by Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Cluster

Conference: Metabolism in Action - Cell, Circuits and Translation

The 35th Science Cluster conference is organised in collaboration with the Center for Basic Metabolic Research, CBMR.

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07-11 September 2026

Intro

This conference brings together leading experts and emerging researchers from around the world to discuss how cellular mechanisms, inter-tissue circuits, and translational strategies shape metabolic regulation and create new opportunities for precise interventions and therapies in cardiometabolic diseases. Designed as an immersive and highly interactive meeting, it fosters deep engagement through stimulating talks, dynamic poster sessions, roundtables, and shared social activities.

Speakers

Daniel Drucker (Keynote) University of Toronto

David James (Keynote) University of Sydney

Alan Saghatelian SALK

Ana Paula Arruda UC Berkeley

Anna Gloyn Stanford

Anthony Ferrante Columbia University

Brian Finan Eli Lilly

Deborah Muoio Duke University

Francesco Giorgino University of Bari Aldo Moro

Jean E. Schaffer Joslin Diabetes Center/Harvard

Kirsty Spalding Karolinska Institute

Kristin Hussey Newcastle University

Linda Engström Ruud University of Gothenburg

Päivi Pajukanta UCLA

Roger Cone University of Michigan

Roger Foo NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Stephan Herzig Helmholtz Munich

How to apply

Our conferences has no application fees – registration is free.

Please note that the Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Cluster Conferences offers exclusive opportunities to network in an intimate setting with a carefully selected, limited body of participants. Allocation of seats at this conference takes place through a selection process through which our Scientific Committee chooses the best candidates for the conference. If you get accepted for the conference, your participation (excluding travels) is covered by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. We expect all participants and speakers to actively take part in the full duration of the conference. All accepted participants will be expected to present a poster at the conference.

Evaluation of incoming applications: Tba

Notifications to applicants: Tba

SHORT TALKS: Some applicants will be invited to give a short talk during the conference based on their submitted abstract. Selected applicants will be notified end of September.

Scientific Committee:

Important Dates

Application Deadline 17 May 2026 23:59 CET

Application Evaluation 17 June

Application Notification Primo July

Facts

Type Conference

Contact person Karen Sømmergaard
kas@novo.dk

Website cbmr.ku.dk

Date

07 Sep 2026 17:30 CET

11 Sep 2026 09:00 CET

Venue Favrholm Campus
Roskildevej 58
3400 Hillerød
Denmark

Conference topics

Metabolic Aging: How Tissues Change Their Identity and Energetic State Across the Lifespan

Modeling Biology Across Scales: From Cells to Patients

From Variant to Function to Translation

Incretin Biology and Therapeutics

Uncovering the Hidden Language of Metabolic Communication

Neuroendocrine Control of Metabolic Homeostasis

Cellular Heterogeneity and Mechanistic Subtyping in Metabolic Disease

Computational Metabolism: Inferring Organ Crosstalk from Multi-Omics Data

FAQ

Who is eligible for participation?

We welcome applications from all individuals with a professional interest in the conference topic. Within academia, we require that participants be PhD candidates or higher. Even if you are at the beginning of you PhD, we encourage you to apply as we strive to strike a good balance on seniority, gender, geography and participant composition in general.

What will be expected of participants?

We expect all participants to be actively present for the full duration of the conference. Moreover, we ask all approved participants with an abstract to present a poster at the conference. Lastly, the scientific committee will invite some applicants to give short talks and select particular participants to take on responsibilities throughout the conference.

Is it required to stay for the full duration of the conference?

The conference duration and events are crafted to solidify connections made throughout the week and ensure a cohesive and engaging experience for all participants. Therefore, we kindly ask that both participants and speakers attend the conference for its entirety.

Should I fill out an application if I just plan to be a participant?

Yes, the info from your submission will be used for evaluating your relevance for the conference, creating an abstract book, assigning responsibilities throughout the conference, and for compliance and accommodation purposes.

When does the program start and end?

The conference will officially commence on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 17:30 PM with a dinner and will conclude on Thursday, 10 September 2026 with a gala dinner and party. Friday, 11 September 2026 is designated as a travel day, with no official conference sessions or activities scheduled.

Can I check in at the hotel on 6th September and check out on 12th September?

Accommodation is only booked from Monday, 7 September throughout Friday, 11 September. You can check with the hotel if they have rooms available for the nights before and after the conference. These costs will be at your own expense.

Contact: Four Points Flex Hotel Hillerød

Alternatively, Copenhagen is only a 40min train ride away from Hillerød. You could consider staying at Copenhagen downtown.

The shuttle bus on Friday will drop-off people in the city centre. Check out the hotels Generator, Steel House, or citizenM.

Can I print my poster in A0 in Copenhagen?

Yes, there is a print shop called Redhill - Det kreative kommunikationshus and they delivery to the conference center at Favrholm.

Visit them at: https://redhill.dk/

Do I need a VISA for Denmark?

More information about VISA requirements can be found at the "New to Denmark" website.
Visit here: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/

To find out if you need a VISA take the following route:
New to Denmark > Words and concepts < Countries with a VISA requirement and VISA-free countries

What is covered by the Novo Nordisk Foundation?

Registration fee, accommodation and local costs for all approved applicants are covered by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Only travel expenses to and from the conference venue will be at your own expense.

I am from industry or for other reasons cannot submit an abstract - do I still send in an application?

Yes, absolutely! We welcome all relevant participants to apply.