Our Scientific Frontiers cover the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry.
NutraIngredients is inviting researchers from around the world to submit abstracts for presentation at our Scientific Frontiers Session at the IPA World Congress + Probiota in Berlin in February 2027.
Two categories
Researchers will be required to select if they are submitting their abstracts as industry research or as student-led research projects (open to PhD students). To support those upcoming in the industry, the winning student-led abstract author will receive an all-expenses* paid trip to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2027.
The top-rated industry abstract will receive a complimentary delegate place** to attend Probiota, have the opportunity to present their research live from the stage as part of the 2027 conference program and a 2027 Scientific Frontiers Trophy.
All abstract submissions will be reviewed by our Scientific Committee made up of leading experts from the fields of pre- and probiotics. All accepted abstracts will be invited to present a poster at our event in Berlin, while the winning abstract will be invited to give a presentation during the IPA World Congress + Probiota.
We are particularly interested in reports from human intervention studies and welcome abstracts from those engaged in all aspects of microbiome science in academia, industry and consumer health, particularly those representing successful academia-industry interactions.
Abstracts
Early-phase, novel, or state-of-the-art research or promising ideas covering the following topics are encouraged:
- Host-microbe interactions in health and disease
- Preclinical and clinical studies on pre- and probiotic interventions
- “-Omics” approaches in biomarker discovery and strain identification
- Mechanisms of action and bioactive isolation for strain-specific effects
- Early findings from large-scale research projects and clinical trials
- Innovations in production, delivery, formulation and shelf-life
- Consumer insights, market trends and commercial strategies
- Human intervention studies
- Academia-industry collaborations
To download a copy of the abstract guidelines, please click HERE.
*The all-expenses paid trip to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2027 is for one student author and includes:
- An all-expenses-paid trip to the IPA World Congress + Probiota, including delegate access, at the Estrel Hotel in Berlin (February 1 to 11, 2027) and travel support** Note: Travel will be reimbursed upon receipts supplied with invoice
- Present your research live on stage as part of the main program
- Be honored with the 2027 Scientific Frontiers Trophy
Note: Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the author
** The winning industry abstract will receive a complimentary delegate ticket to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2027 in Berlin.
- Present your research live on stage as part of the main program
- Be honored with the 2027 Scientific Frontiers Trophy
Note: Travel and accommodation are not included for the industry winner.
