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The MiPsociety became a legal body in 2011 continuing a tradition of rigorous mitochondrial bioenergetics; integrating molecular, cellular and organismic physiology and pathology.

The Mitochondrial Physiology Society (MiPsociety) was founded at the Third Conference on Mitochondrial Physiology (MiP2003), to organize MiP Conferences and Workshops. These MiPevents focus on common and cell-specific functions of mitochondria at molecular, organelle, cellular, tissue and organ levels. Thus we meet the increasing demands for integrating current developments in the methodologically and conceptually complex field of mitochondrial physiology. Mitochondrial research has undergone a dramatic renaissance, due to a whole series of discoveries revealing its central roles in cell death, disease pathology, aging, thermogenesis, oxidative stress, cell signalling, cellular regulation and cell bioenergetics. Functional genomics and proteomics is putting an urgent emphasis on integrative understanding of the link between genes/molecules and cellular/organisms functions. Because these topics require continuous technical advances there is also an emphasis on new methodological developments, quantitative methods of analysis in mitochondrial research including mathematical modeling, proteomics and the use of tools for measuring multiple parameters in an experiment. The Mitochondrial Physiology Society provides a multidisciplinary forum for high-level training courses, bringing together scientists working in divergent disciplines, to talk together about mitochondrial function and dysfunction, to resolve differences, to develop research agendas, to spread new knowledge and techniques, and to develop collaborations.

Until the foundation of MiPs, mitochondrial respiratory function was mainly studied in research laboratories specializing on the bioenergetics of isolated mitochondria and bacteria, energy transformation in transmembrane gradients and characterization of the various complexes of the electron transfer-pathway. These methods and concepts are expanded to applications on intact or permeablized cells and tissue preparations, and are widely used by groups with different research and clinical orientation, particularly in molecular cell signalling. MiPevents help to provide the expertise necessary for successful application of the techniques and concepts on mitochondrial physiology in the wider context of molecular and cell biology, exercise physiology, diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases, and evaluation of mitochondrial function in oxidative stress, ischemia-reperfusion, aging and degenerative diseases, and numerous areas of key-involvement of mitochondria.

Until MiP2010, participants of a MiPconferences or other MiPevents (MiPsummer Schools) were enlisted as MiPmembers. The MiPsociety has become a legal body in 2011. MiPmembership is now becoming established on the basis of membership fees in line with other scientific organizations.
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MiPmembership list 2024

MiPmembers - This list is sorted alphabetically - A * denotes lifetime membership.

Abele Nadja

Alán Lukáš

Arnould Thierry*

Axelrod Christopher L - Co-Chair

Brunetta Henver Simionato

Busch Karin*

Calloway Eleasha

Canellas da Silva Maria Clara

Chicco Adam J*

Chowdhury Soumitra

Court Sebastien

Dalton-O'Reilly Jessica

Dlaskova Andrea*

Endlicher Rene

Fernandez-Vizarra Erika

Flynn Robert

Garcia-Roves Pablo Miguel*

Giordano Luca

Gnaiger Erich * - Chair

Granata Cesare

Gross Atan

Guerrier Lisa

Hand Steven C - Treasurer

Ižarik Verešpejová Andrea

Jasińska Joanna

Jezek Petr*

Karabatsiakis Alexander

Krako Jakovljević Nina

Laner Verena* - General Secretary

Monsalves-Alvarez Matias

Perez-Ternero Cristina

Plecita-Hlavata Lydie*

Porter Craig*

Pytlak Karolina

Romero Martinez Alejandra

Rooney Mary*

Sadler Daniel

Saleem Ranim

Saucedo-Rodriguez Maria Jose

Votion Dominique-Marie

Vujacic-Mirski Ksenija

MiPevents

MiPevents focus on common and cell-specific functions of mitochondria at molecular, organelle, cellular, tissue and organ levels. Thus we meet the increasing demands for integrating current developments in the methodologically and conceptually complex field of mitochondrial physiology. Mitochondrial research has undergone a dramatic renaissance, due to a whole series of discoveries revealing its central roles in cell death, disease pathology, aging, thermogenesis, oxidative stress, cell signalling, cellular regulation and cell bioenergetics. Functional genomics and proteomics is putting an urgent emphasis on integrative understanding of the link between genes/molecules and cellular/organismic functions. Because these topics require continuous technical advances there is also an emphasis on new methodological developments, quantitative methods of analysis in mitochondrial research including mathematical modeling, proteomics and the use of tools for measuring multiple parameters in an experiment. The Mitochondrial Physiology Society provides a multidisciplinary forum for high-level training courses, bringing together scientists working in divergent disciplines, to talk together about mitochondrial function and dysfunction, to resolve differences, to develop research agendas, to spread new knowledge and techniques, and to develop collaborations. Until the foundation of MiP, mitochondrial respiratory function was mainly studied in research laboratories specializing on the bioenergetics of isolated mitochondria and bacteria, energy transformation in transmembrane gradients and characterization of the various complexes of the electron transfer-pathway. These methods and concepts are expanded to applications on intact or permeablized cells and tissue preparations, and are widely used by groups with different research and clinical orientation, particularly in molecular cell signalling. MiPevents help to provide the expertise necessary for successful application of the techniques and concepts on mitochondrial physiology in the wider context of molecular and cell biology, exercise physiology, diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases, and evaluation of mitochondrial function in oxidative stress, ischemia-reperfusion, aging and degenerative diseases, and numerous areas of key-involvement of mitochondria.

All MiPconferences

MiP2023, Obergurgl AT
MiP2019, Belgrade RS
MiP2018, Jurmala LV
MiP2017, Hradec Kralove CZ
MiP2015, Luční Bouda CZ
MiP2014, Obergurgl AT
MiP2013, Obergurgl AT
MiP2011, Bordeaux FR
MiP2010, Obergurgl AT
MiP2007, Ambleside UK
MiP2005, Schroecken AT
MiP2003, Schroecken AT

All MiPschools

Executive MiPcommittee

Last election: MiP2023 Obergurgl AT

Committee members

Erich Gnaiger, Innsbruck, Austria; Chair since 2003 - organizer of MiP2003 and 2005, MiPsummer 2007, 2008; MiP2010, 2013, MiP2014, MiPschool and MiP2023
Christopher Axelrod, Baton Rouge, USA - Co-chair
Steven C Hand, Baton Rouge, USA; Treasurer since 2010 - organizer of MiPschool 2009
Adam Chicco, Fort Collins, USA
Pablo Garcia-Roves, Barcelona, Spain
Graham Holloway, Guelph, Canada
Verena Laner, Innsbruck, Austria; General secretary since 2013. - organizer of MiP2013, MiP2014, MiP2023.

Extended MiPboard members

Brian Irving, Baton Rouge, USA
Carlos Palmeira Coimbra, Portugal - organizer of MiPschool2019
Lubos Sobotka, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

MiPfellows

MiPfellowships are based on contributions to the MiPsociety and function to support the Executive MiPcommittee in promoting MiPsociety events and membership.

Pushpa Sharma, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, US

Sameh Ali, Children’s Cancer Hospital, EG

Honorary members of the MiPsociety

	Nobel laureate Sir John Walker (Cambridge MBU, UK; Nobel prize 1997 in chemistry) in Trinity Hall at MiPsummer 2012 Cambridge (2012-07-10). He has joined the MiPsociety as the first Honorary Gentle Science Member of the Mitochondrial Physiology Society, following his presentation of The ATP Synthase at the MiPsummer School 2012 on July 10 in Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
	Prof. Vladimir P Skulachev was elected as the second 'Honorary Member of the MiPsociety' during MiP2015 at the occasion of his 80th birthday.
	Prof. Charles L Hoppel was elected as the third 'Honorary Member of the MiPsociety' during the MiPschool Obergurgl 2017.
	Dr. Drahota Zdenek was elected as the fourth 'Honorary Member of the MiPsociety' during the MiP2017/MitoEAGLE Hradec Kralove CZ.

MiPsociety general assembly

The MiPsociety general assembly takes place within the MiPconference event. The general assembly is made up of the MiPboard members, who are presented with a review of the previous year and who are empowered to make the key decision for the continuation of the society.