27 November - 28 November 2025

Lipids in diet and health

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SCI, London, UK

Synopsis

Evidence for emerging roles of lipids in several areas of health, and the protective effects of particular classes of lipids and their metabolites is growing. These developments have implication for the prevention and improvement of health conditions including those with underlying inflammation, neurological abnormalities or deficiencies, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and in supporting the immune system and promoting healthy ageing across the life course. In addition, developments in lipid pharmacokinetics, functionality, and bioavailability have the potential to support human health through improving current lipid interventions. As such, this area has attracted interest from industry and pharma in addition to academia and non-profit organisations.

This multidisciplinary meeting aims to highlight cutting edge research and present the latest developments and technological advancements in the field. In addition, this meeting aims to foster collaboration between industry and academia, and support development of early career researchers.

Attendees

This event will be of interest to academics, clinicians, and industry professionals engaged in lipid research with focus on human health and disease, and those interested in broadening their knowledge in this rapidly expanding field.

Programme

Thursday 27 November

10.00: Registration and refreshments
10.30: International Award Lecture
Prof Richard Bazinet, University of Toronto
11.15: Session 1: Lipids in brain health
Prof Michael Crawford, Imperial College London, Dr Simon Dyall, University of Roehampton, Prof Anne-Marie Minihane, University of East Anglia
12.30: Lunch and official poster session 1
13.30: Session 2: Lipids in metabolism, immunity, and infection
Prof Lawrence Harbige, London Metropolitan University, Prof Claudio Mauro, University of Birmingham, Prof Parveen Yaqoob, University of Reading
14.45: Selected abstract talks
4 x 10 min talks + 5 min questions
15.45: Refreshments and official poster session 2
16.30: Session 3: Bioactive lipids and metabolites
Dr Cecile Gladine, French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE), Prof Valerie O’Donnell, Cardiff University, Prof Nils Schebb, University of Wuppertal Germany
17.45: Close of day 1

Friday 28 November

09.00: Refreshments on arrival
09.30: Memorial lecture for Graham Burdge
Prof Philip Calder, University of Southampton
10.15: Selected abstract talks
3 x 10 min talks + 5 min questions
11.00: Refreshments and posters
11.30: Session 4: Novel dietary lipids and effects on human health
Dr Ella Baker, University of Southampton, Mr Greg Cumberford, Natures Crop International, Prof Dipak P Ramji, Cardiff University
12.45: Close of day 2

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Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

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CPD Info

SCI Members attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

Organising committee

Dr Nada Abuknesha, GOED
Dr Helena Fisk, University of Southampton
Dr Sri Parkash Kochhar, SCI