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 International Conference on Muscle Biology and Cachexia 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.

2nd International Conference on Muscle Biology & Cachexia

Feb. 21-23, 2027 | University of Houston

Student Center South-Houston Room

See highlights of the inaugural conference in 2025 and 2025 Meeting Report

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

Registration Fees

$100 for undergraduate and graduate students, $200 for postdoctoral trainees, $300 academic faculty, and $600 for industry representatives

Sponsorships

Pharmaceutical industry interests are invited to become a sponsor of the conference. Sponsorship levels begin at $3,000, which includes logo/link on this page, a full-color ad in the program book, and recognition at the event. Please contact event organizers Ashok Kumar or Radbod Darabi.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available at the Hilton Hotel - University of Houston, 4450 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204 (conveniently located directly across the street from the conference site). Hotel guests may use the on-site underground parking garage.

Parking

General parking (hourly rates; maximum $20 per day) is available in the UH Welcome Center & Parking Garage, 4434 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204.

For special accommodations at the conference, please contact Desi Miller (713-743-7565) at least 48 hours in advance.

Organizing Committee

Ashok Kumar, Ph.D.

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

Mark Hamilton, Ph.D.

Yu Liu, Ph.D.

Bradley K. McConnell, Ph.D. 

Ravi K. Singh, Ph.D.