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: New methods lead to new insights on the role of diet and the liver in maintaining a healthy fat brain
Prof Richard Bazinet, University of Toronto
11.15: Session 1: Lipids in brain health
: The quantum brain - The electrochemistry of docosahexaenoic acid in vision and memory
Prof Michael Crawford, Imperial College London
: Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in depression: from research to recommendations
Dr Simon Dyall, University of Roehampton
: Omega-3 fatty acids and cognition: What dose of which one and in whom?
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
: Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in immunity and inflammation with special reference to multiple sclerosis and type-2-diabetes
Prof Lawrence Harbige, London Metropolitan University
: Understanding the memory of obesity associated trained immunity in the adaptive immune response
Prof Claudio Mauro, University of Birmingham
: Extracellular vesicles as mediators of the effects of dietary lipids on inflammatory and vascular pathways
Prof Parveen Yaqoob, University of Reading
14.45: Selected abstract talks (4 x 10 minute talks + 5 minutes questions)
15.45: Refreshments and official poster session 2
16.30: Session 3: Bioactive lipids and metabolites
: Potential of oxylipins to better understand inflammation and its relationships with diet
Dr Cecile Gladine, French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE)
: 12/15-lipoxygenase promotes wound healing and prevents fibrosis, through the generation of abundant PPAR-gamma ligands
Prof Valerie O’Donnell, Cardiff University
: Analysis of esterified oxylipins: In which lipids are they bound?
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. Understanding metabolism and functionality of plant-sourced omega-3 fatty acids
Prof Philip Calder, University of Southampton
10.15: Selected abstract talks (3 x 10 minute talks + 5 minute questions)
11.00: Refreshment break, posters and exhibition
11.30: Session 4: Novel dietary lipids and effects on human health
: Therapeutic roles of dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid and other novel lipids in atherosclerosis and inflammatory diseases
Prof Dipak P Ramji, Cardiff University
: Ahiflower oil & SDA: Helping reframe sustainable and functional omega-3 solutions
Mr Greg Cumberford, Natures Crops International
: Exploring the anti-inflammatory potential of ahiflower oil as a sustainable, plant-based omega-3 source
Dr Ella Baker, University of Southampton
12.45: Close of event

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