Conference: Biology of Health

The Biology of Health – Towards a Molecular Approach to Preventive Medicine conference, organized by our consortium, took place on 19 May in Berlin and brought together leading national and international researchers from across the biomedical and clinical sciences. The meeting focused on how the earliest molecular and cellular changes in health can reveal new opportunities for prediction, prevention, and early intervention—long before disease becomes clinically apparent.

Throughout the day, participants explored how understanding the biological foundations of health is reshaping modern medicine. Discussions emphasized the growing potential of molecular profiling, longitudinal cohort studies, and integrative systems approaches to transform healthcare from a reactive to a truly preventive paradigm.

Central themes of the conference included:
• Unraveling health-maintaining pathways and their role in resilience
• Strategies for improved prediction through molecular and immune signatures
• Understanding health–disease bifurcation, including tipping points and early divergence
• Transitions from remission to full health, and how recovery pathways can be strengthened

The conference showcased the rapid progress and collaborative spirit within this emerging field and underscored the importance of integrating basic research, technological innovation, and clinical insight to build a healthier future.