Extracellular Vesicles and Mitochondrial Dynamics: Implications in Aging and Pathology

Dr. Maria Cavinato to Present at the 2nd World Congress on Targeting Exosomes 2025.

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Maria Cavinato from the University of Innsbruck, Austria, will be joining us at the 2nd World Congress on Targeting Exosomes, taking place on October 14–15, 2025, in Berlin, Germany.

Dr. Cavinato will deliver a talk titled:
“Extracellular Vesicles and Mitochondrial Dynamics: Implications in Aging and Pathology”

Summary of the Talk:
Dr. Cavinato will present her team’s latest research on cellular senescence in cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and fibroblasts from adjacent skin of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The presentation will explore how mitochondrial quality control dysregulation influences the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) and promotes the release of mitochondria-containing extracellular vesicles (EVs). These EVs, in turn, contribute to tumor progression by altering the tumor microenvironment. Her work sheds light on the interplay between mitochondrial dynamics, EVs, and intercellular communication in the context of aging and skin cancer.

About Dr. Maria Cavinato:
Dr. Cavinato is a group leader at the Institute for Biomedical Aging Research, University of Innsbruck. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of skin aging, particularly the role of mitochondrial dysfunction and EV-mediated signaling in senescent cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts. She is internationally recognized for her work on how senescence and mitochondrial crosstalk influence skin carcinogenesis and tissue homeostasis.

Join us in Berlin to hear Dr. Cavinato’s insights on this critical intersection of aging, cancer, and extracellular vesicle biology.