Metabolic Pathway Analysis Conference
July 26-30, 2027
Santiago, Chile
About MPA
Welcome to Metabolic Pathway Analysis (MPA) 2027. For its 11th biennial edition, this highly interdisciplinary conference—uniting experts in biological networks, mathematics, and biotechnology—, will dive into the fundamental properties of cellular metabolism, exploring both cutting-edge theoretical advances and their real-world applications..
By bridging rigorous theoretical foundations with sustainable bioprocessing, MPA 2027 will highlight how robust, data-driven modeling can support the growing global bioeconomy and solve pressing biotechnological challenges.
Where
After being hosted across the United States, Europe, and South Korea, MPA is heading to the Southern Hemisphere for the very first time. Hosted by the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana in Santiago, Chile, MPA 2027 builds on the global momentum of our past gatherings to expand the reach of our scientific community.
When
From Monday, July 26 to Friday, July 30, 2027.
Program
MPA 2027 — Metabolic Pathway Analysis Conference.
Winter School
Serving as a prelude to MPA 2027, this intensive bootcamp on Economic Principles in Cell Biology will run from July 19th to July 23rd, 2027. The event offers an immersive, hands-on learning environment where students can directly engage and collaborate with some of the world’s top experts in computational modelling of cell metabolism.
Venue
The conference will be held in the heart of Santiago’s historic Civic District.
The inauguration ceremony will take place at the iconic Former National Congress of Chile, a landmark of the country’s political and architectural heritage.
The main scientific sessions will follow at the René Zorrilla auditorium, located in Dieciocho 390, Santiago,
The auditorium is located in the traditional, heritage-rich Dieciocho neighborhood.
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Andes Mountains, Santiago offers an unforgettable, dramatic backdrop for MPA 2027.
The city seamlessly blends rich cultural history with modern infrastructure, allowing attendees to effortlessly explore the capital using its highly efficient subway system—widely recognized as one of the best in the world.
Beyond the scientific program, we invite our international guests to experience Chile’s globally renowned wines, vibrant culinary scene, and welcoming culture.
We look forward to welcoming you to Santiago in July 2027.
Team
Local Organizing Committee
Marcelo Rivas-Astroza
Conference Chair
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Chile
marcelo.rivas@utem.cl
Maximiliano Farias-Miño
Deputy Chair
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Chile
mfariasm@utem.cl
Vicente Farias
Deputy Chair
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Chile
vfariasa@utem.cl
Scientific Advisory Committee
Ross P. Carlson
Chair
Montana State University, Bozeman, USA
rossc@montana.edu
Sabine Peres
Laboratory of Biometry and evolutionary biology, Lyon, France
Zita Soons
University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Germany
Oliver Ebenhöh
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Germany
Oliver.Ebenhoeh@hhu.de
Herbert Sauro
University of Washington, Seattle, USA
hsauro@uw.edu
Egils Stalidzans
University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
egils.stalidzans@lu.lv
Dong-Yup Lee
Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
dongyuplee@skku.edu
Hyun-Seob Song
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, USA
hsong5@unl.edu
Cong Trinh
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
ctrinh@utk.edu
Jürgen Zanghellini
University of Vienna, Austria
Stefan Schuster
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Germany
Steffen Klamt
Max Planck Institute, Magdeburg, Germany
Ashley Beck
Carrol College, Helena Montana, USA
Register
Key Dates
| Milestone | Timeline |
| Abstract Submission Opens | Late 2026 / Early 2027 |
| Oral Abstract Deadline | March / April 2027 |
| Early Bird Registration Deadline | April / May 2027 |
| Poster Abstract Deadline | May / June 2027 |
| Regular Registration Deadline | July 2027 |
| MPA 2027 Conference | July 26–30, 2027 |
Registration will become available soon. In the mean time, reach out to:
marcelo.rivas@utem.cl