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2025

IV Bio.Natural 2025 – Bioactive Natural Products Research Conference

14.-15. July 2025, Lisbon (Portugal) and Online

The IV Bio.Natural 2025 will bring together researchers exploring the diverse applications of natural products—from drug discovery and innovative therapies for cancer and infectious diseases to bioactive compounds for cosmetics and medical devices. The role of natural compounds in nutrition and human health will also be a key topic of discussion.

73rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the
Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA)

31. August – 3. September 2025, Naples (Italy)

For further information, please visit the congress-site.

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Sustainable Botanical Ingredient Production

August 31, 2025, 9:30 CEST, Naples (Italy)

Organizers: Ann Armbrecht, Anna-Rita Bilia, Andrea Zangara, Stefan Gafner

Designed for researchers, industry professionals, academicians, and policymakers, the workshop will provide a comprehensive examination of the importance of sustainable botanical ingredient production.

Speakers will explore the integral connection between sustainable production methods and botanical quality, sharing current research about how sustainable practices directly impact plant yield, potency, and environmental health. Critical research gaps will be identified, future investigative directions prioritized. Emerging research needs and research priorities will be discussed with experts in a round-table format. Additionally, strategic frameworks for educating diverse stakeholders about sustainable production will be created, with input from academics, industry professionals, and policy makers. This program is tailored for academic researchers, botanical industry professionals, and policy/government. By the workshop’s conclusion, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable botanical production, develop a research community network, establish actionable strategies for promoting sustainable cultivation, and identify key research priorities for future collaboration.

Real-world data to document the use of herbal medicinal products in children: an update

August 31, 2025, 1.30 – 5.30 PM CEST, Naples (Italy)

Chair: Prof. Dr. Rudi Bauer, Foundation Plants for Health (PfH)

Further information will soon follow.

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