Training - Tuesday, 25.8.2026 - Wednesday, 26.8.2026 # Nordic Microbiota Meeting 2026 Keywords: - [training](< /en/search?q=training >) - [research and education](< /en/search?q=research and education >) The purpose of this academic training is to explore clinical and translational research in intestinal microbiome science, facilitate networking between early-career and experienced researchers, and promote collaboration in microbiome research across the five Nordic countries. Participation is open to clinicians and researchers working on microbiome therapies in the Nordic countries as well as the Baltic countries. The number of participants is limited to 100. The steering committee will ensure a balanced representation across countries, specialties, and levels of seniority.  **Venue:** Meilahti Bridge Hospital Haartmaninkatu 4, Helsinki, Finland **Date:** Tuesday, **25** August 2026, at noon – Wednesday, **26** August 2026, at 4:00 p.m. **Send abstracts to**: (cc: ) Write in the subject field: “NorMic 2026 Abstract” Participants are entitled to a discount on room reservations at Scandic hotels. The Scandic hotel closest to Meilahti Bridge Hospital is called **Scandic Meilahti**. Room reservations can be made through the following link: [**BOOK ACCOMMODATION**](https://www.scandichotels.com/en?bookingCode=CGRO). By using link above, you will automatically receive the discounted room rate. You can choose the room type you prefer and receive an additional discount if you pay for the room at the time of booking. The cancellation policy for an individual reservation depends on the room type selected by the guest. To confirm the reservation, the guest must provide valid credit card details to the hotel. Rooms can be booked depending on the hotel’s availability, up to **10 days before arrival**. ## Tuesday 25th August 2026, Lecture hall Kruunuhaka ### Tuesday, 25.8.2026 12:00 - 12:15 #### Opening of the meeting, Professor Perttu Arkkila and Adjunct professor Reetta Satokari 12:15 - 13:30 #### Highlights in microbiota studies in Nordic countries: each country represents few published studies 10min+5 min discussion 13:45 - 14:30 #### Lunch beside Siltasairaala Ravioli restaurant 14:30 - 16:00 #### Meetings at seminar rooms Meetings at seminar rooms 15+5 min presentations, break 15 min at Seminar Room 1: Microbiota Seminar Room 2 FMT clinical Seminar Room 4 Stool banks and regulation 16:00 - 16:15 #### Coffee break 16:15 - 17:15 #### Fecal microbiota transplantation improves response to immunotherapy lecturer TBA 19:30 - 21:30 #### Dinner at downtown Helsinki ## Wednesday 26 th August 2026 Lecture hall Kruunuhaka ### Wednesday, 26.8.2026 09:00 - 09:30 #### Microbes as medicines Willem M. De Vos PhD, Professor of Human Microbiomics, University of Helsinki, Emeritus Distinguished Professor, Wageningen University 09:30 - 10:00 #### Clostridioides difficile infection; optimal route and time for FMT Emil Juul, MD, PhD, Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Associate professor, University of Oslo, Institute of Health and Society 10:00 - 10:30 #### Gut microbiome’s role in brain health and neurological diseases Filip Scheperjans, Adjunct professor, Helsinki University and Helsinki University Hospital 10:30 - 11:00 #### Coffee break 11:00 - 11:30 #### Microbiome testing in clinical practice Juozas Kupcinskas, Prof., MD, PhD, Vice Rector for Research, Head of Gastroenterology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania 11:30 - 12:00 #### Beyond the “easy win” indication for FMT Professor Christian Lodberg Hvas, Århus University 12:00 - 12:30 #### Optimizing fiber intake at the individual level, lecturer TBA 12:30 - 13:30 #### Lunch at beside Siltasairaala Ravioli restaurant 13:30 - 14:30 #### Meetings at seminar rooms (15+5 min presentations) Seminar Room 1: Nutrition and microbiota Seminar Room 2 The Gut-Brain Axis Seminar Room 4 Mind and mood in health through microbiota 14:30 - 15:30 #### Functional model for multicenter clinical trials in Nordic countries Professor Oyvind Holme Professor II - [Department of Health Management and Health Economics](https://www.med.uio.no/helsam/english/about/organization/departments/heled/index.html), Oslo Round table discussion on possible collaborator clinical trials 15:30 - 15:45 #### Short-wrap-up and presenting next years NorMic Adjunct professor Reetta Satokari, Helsinki University ## Event information , : , : ### Time Tuesday, 25.8.2026 - Wednesday, 26.8.2026 ### Price Early registration 250€: academic & before 1 July 2026 Late registration 350€: after 1 July 2026 ### Registration ends on 3.8.2026 Payment can be made by invoice. 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