Halophiles México 2025

THE MEXICAN EXTREMOPHILE NETWORK
IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE

14th Conference on Halophilic Microorganisms

November 23 to 26, 2025

Important deadlines for Halophiles MEX-2025

Early Registration Deadline:
June 30, 2025

Late Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline
(Oral Presentations):
August 15, 2025

Notification of Acceptance
for Oral Presentations:
September 15, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline
(Poster Presentations):
September 30, 2025

Final Program Release:
October 15, 2025

Note: This timeline ensures sufficient preparation for participants and organizers while accommodating a rigorous review process for oral presentations

Registration

Students:

280 USD early payment.
Deadline July 31, 2025

370 USD late payment.
Deadline September 30, 2025

Researchers:

370 USD early payment.
Deadline July 31, 2025

450 USD late payment.
Deadline September 30, 2025

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01 Diversity and taxonomy of halophiles

Systematics and classification of halophilic microorganisms
(Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Protists, and Viruses)
Novel species discoveries in hypersaline ecosystems
Evolutionary adaptations to high salinity

02 Halophiles and climate change

Impact of climate change on hypersaline ecosystems
Adaptation and resilience of halophiles to environmental stressors
Role of halophiles in carbon and nitrogen cycles under changing conditions

03 Genetics and molecular biology of halophiles

Genomic and transcriptomic insights into halophilic life
Regulatory networks controlling salt tolerance and metabolism
Horizontal gene transfer and genome plasticity in extreme
environments

04 Osmoadaptation and signal transduction

Mechanisms of osmotic stress response in halophiles
Role of compatible solutes and membrane transporters
Signaling pathways involved in halophilic adaptation

05 Microbial ecology of hypersaline environments

Community interactions and microbial networks in high-salinity habitats
Biogeochemical roles of halophiles in natural and artificial salt systems
Metabolic versatility and ecological functions

06 Halophilic viruses and their ecological roles

Diversity and impact of viruses in hypersaline ecosystems
Virus-host interactions in extreme environments
Applications of halophilic viruses in biotechnology

07 Bioprocesses and emerging biotechnologies with halophiles

Industrial applications of halophilic enzymes and metabolites
Bioremediation of saline and polluted environments
Extremophiles in sustainable bioenergy and material production.

08 Halophilic microorganisms in space and extreme analogues

Potential of halophiles as models for astrobiology
Hypersaline environments as analogues for extraterrestrial life
Survival mechanisms of halophiles under extreme conditions

09 Applied omics and synthetic biology in halophiles

Metabolomics, proteomics, and lipidomics approaches
Engineering halophiles for synthetic biology applications
Functional metagenomics in hypersaline environments

10 Halophiles in food, agriculture, and human health

Halophilic microbes in fermented foods and probiotics
Agricultural applications of halophiles in soil salinity management
Potential medical and pharmaceutical applications of halophilic compounds

Highlighted Topics for 14th Conference on Halophilic Microorganisms

Note: The topics listed above represent key thematic areas for the conference; however, we welcome additional topics related to halophiles and hypersaline environments. If you have research that falls outside these categories but is relevant to the field, we encourage you to submit your work for consideration.

Preliminary General Program for Halophiles MEX-2025

DAY 1: Opening Day

DAY 2: Scientific Sessions Begin

DAY 3: Scientific Sessions Continue

DAY 4: Final Day

DAY 1: Opening Day

		Afternoon
	14:00 – 17:00	Registration of participants
	17:00 – 17:15	Welcome Address by the Organizing Committee
	17:15 – 18:15	Plenary Lecture 1: [Title of the Lecture] Speaker: [Name, Affiliation]
	18:15 – 19:15	Plenary Lecture 2: [Title of the Lecture] Speaker: [Name, Affiliation]
	19:30	Welcome Cocktail

DAY 2: Scientific Sessions Begin

	Morning		Afternoon
09:00 – 10:00	Keynote Lecture: [Title of the Lecture] Speaker: [Name, Affiliation]	14:00 – 16:00	Oral Presentations (Session 2) – 15 minutes each, including Q&A
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee Break	14:00 – 14:15	Selected Talk 9
10:30 – 12:30	Oral Presentations (Session 1) – 15 minutes each, including Q&A	14:15 – 14:30	Selected Talk 10
10:30 – 10:45	Selected Talk 1	14:30 – 14:45	Selected Talk 11
10:45 – 11:00	Selected Talk 2	14:45 – 15:00	Selected Talk 12
11:00 – 11:15	Selected Talk 3	15:00 – 15:15	Selected Talk 13
11:15 – 11:30	Selected Talk 4	15:15 – 15:30	Selected Talk 14
11:30 – 11:45	Selected Talk 5	15:30 – 15:45	Selected Talk 15
11:45 – 12:00	Selected Talk 6	15:45 – 16:00	Selected Talk 16
12:00 – 12:15	Selected Talk 7	16:00 – 16:30	Flash Talks (3-minute presentations each)
12:15 – 12:30	Selected Talk 8	16:30 – 18:30	Poster Session 1 (Coffee available during the session)
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch

DAY 3: Scientific Sessions Continue

	Morning		Afternoon
09:00 – 10:00	Keynote Lecture: [Title of the Lecture] o Speaker: [Name, Affiliation]	14:00	Free afternoon (Optional cultural/touristic activities available)
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee Break	19:00	Congress Dinner
10:30 – 12:30	Oral Presentations (Session 3) – 15 minutes each, including Q&A
10:30 – 10:45	Selected Talk 17
10:45 – 11:00	Selected Talk 18
11:00 – 11:15	Selected Talk 19
11:15 – 11:30	Selected Talk 20
11:30 – 11:45	Selected Talk 21
11:45 – 12:00	Selected Talk 22
12:00 – 12:15	Selected Talk 23
12:15 – 12:30	Selected Talk 24
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch

DAY 4: Final Day

	Morning		Afternoon
09:00 – 10:00	Keynote Lecture: [Title of the Lecture] o Speaker: [Name, Affiliation]	14:00 – 14:30	Business Meeting (All Participants)
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee Break	14:30 – 15:30	Closing Lecture: [Title of the Lecture] Speaker: [Name, Affiliation]
10:30 – 12:30	Oral Presentations (Session 4)	15:30 – 16:00	Closing Remarks and Farewell
10:30 – 10:45	Selected Talk 25
10:45 – 11:00	Selected Talk 26
11:00 – 11:15	Selected Talk 27
11:15 – 11:30	Selected Talk 28
11:30 – 11:45	Selected Talk 29
11:45 – 12:00	Selected Talk 30
12:00 – 12:15	Selected Talk 31
12:15 – 12:30	Selected Talk 32
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch

📍Location

Address:
Mision de Los Angeles Hotel, Oaxaca, Mexico

Accommodation instructions

To book your accommodation for the Halophiles Congress, please follow these steps:

1. Visit the hotel reservation page (links provided in step 2)
and select November as the month. Choose the dates corresponding to your stay, then click APPLY.

2. Select your preferred room type –Prices are indicated as Mexican pesos:
o Room only (no breakfast): Book here
o Room with breakfast included: Book here

3. Enter your personal details and credit card information to guarantee your reservation. No charges will be applied at this stage; the card is only for guarantee purposes.

4. Click BOOK NOW to finalize your reservation.
For payment arrangements or any special requests, please contact the hotel directly at: groups@misiondelosangeles.com.