Although much progress has been made in the understanding of the mechanisms of muscle biology and the development of cachexia, key discoveries leading to effective therapeutic interventions remain elusive for researchers in the field. In an effort to shed light on innovative basic and translational research underway in the prevention and treatment of a broad range of muscle disorders, the Muscle Biology and Cachexia Conference will bring together researchers, trainees, and industry representatives focused on skeletal and cardiac muscle biology, muscle stem cells, exercise physiology, cancer, and cancer-associated cachexia to share insights and establish collaborative relationships.

Muscle Biology & Cachexia Conference 2025

May 18-20, 2025 | University of Houston

Student Center South-Houston Room

Abstract & Registration CLOSED

Sponsorships Still Available (see below)

Conference Highlights

• Keynote & Plenary Presentations by Leading Researchers
• Student and Postdoctoral Poster Presentations and "Short Talks" from Accepted Abstracts
• Awards for Best Poster/Podium Presentations

Organizers

Ashok Kumar, Ph.D.

Radbod Darabi, M.D., Ph.D.

Organizing Committee

Shahid Baba, Ph.D.

Yu Liu, Ph.D.

Marc Hamilton, Ph.D.

Ravi Singh, Ph.D.

Bradley McConnell, Ph.D., FAHA, FCVS

Vihang Narkar, Ph.D.

Yi-Ping Li, Ph.D.

George Rodney, Ph.D.

Advisory Committee

F. Lamar Pritchard, Ph.D., R.Ph.

Claudia Neuhauser, Ph.D.

Robert J. Schwartz, Ph.D.

Tahir Hussain, Ph.D.

Gregory Cuny, Ph.D.

Weiyi Peng, M.D., Ph.D.