Brain metabolism refers to the chemical and energy processes that sustain neural activity. As the brain consumes nearly 20% of the body’s oxygen and glucose, its metabolic efficiency directly affects cognition, memory, and neuroplasticity. Disruptions in metabolic balance are associated with disorders like Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and neurodegeneration.

The Brain Metabolism session focuses on how neurons and glial cells produce and utilize energy, how metabolic pathways influence synaptic transmission, and how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to brain disease. Research in this area combines molecular neuroscience, biochemistry, and imaging to unravel the brain’s dynamic energy system.

At the Brain Metabolism Conference, experts discuss neuroenergetics, metabolic imaging, and therapeutic modulation of brain fuel pathways. Advances in positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) are revealing detailed maps of cerebral glucose and oxygen consumption.

Attendees will explore how metabolic regulation affects neurodevelopment, brain injury recovery, and cognitive performance. The session also examines nutritional neuroscience and dietary interventions that optimize neural metabolism.

Recent findings from Molecular Neurobiology offer new insights into how cellular metabolism influences brain aging, inflammation, and neural resilience.