27 November - 28 November 2025

Lipids in diet and health

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SCI, London, UK

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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

09.45: Registration and Refreshments
10.15: Opening of meeting
Welcomes and housekeeping
: Chair: Andy Stapley
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
: Session 1: Lipids in brain health
: Chairs: Prof. Richard Bazinet, Dr. Nada Abuknesha
11.15: The quantum brain - The electrochemistry of docosahexaenoic acid in vision and memory
Prof Michael Crawford, Imperial College London
11.40: Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in depression: from research to recommendations
Dr Simon Dyall, University of Roehampton
12.05: 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
: Session 2: Lipids in metabolism, immunity, and infection
: Chairs: Prof. Anne-Marie Minihane, Dr. Cécile Gladine
13.30: Extracellular vesicles as mediators of the effects of dietary lipids on inflammatory and vascular pathways
Prof Parveen Yaqoob, University of Reading
: Selected abstract talks (4 x 10 minute talks + 5 minutes questions)
: Chairs: Prof Anne-Marie Minihane, Dr. Cécile Gladine
13.55: Unravelling sex differences in lipidomic profiles in diet-induced obesity in rats upon Salmonella infection. (ECR)
Sofia González las Heras
14.10: Effect of dietary ω-6 content on systemic blood pressure and energy balance: an additional double bond counts
Dr Christian Reynolds, University of Rijeka, Croatia, and Wayne State University, Detroit, USA
14.25: Omega-3-Index Response to Eating Poultry Foods Naturally Enriched with Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Saudi Adults
Hala Al Marzouki, King Abdulaziz University and University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin
14.40: Clinical application of bioactive lipids over 29 years in neurological disorders
Prof Patricia Kane, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine
15.00: Refreshments and official poster session 2
: Session 3: Bioactive lipids and metabolites
: Chairs: Prof. Parveen Yaqoob, Prof. Simon Dyall
16.00: 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)
16.25: 12/15-lipoxygenase promotes wound healing and prevents fibrosis, through the generation of abundant PPAR-gamma ligands
Prof Valerie O’Donnell, Cardiff University
16.45: Analysis of esterified oxylipins: In which lipids are they bound?
Prof Nils Schebb, University of Wuppertal Germany
17.15: Extended questions / panel for day 1
17.30: Close of day 1
17.45: Drinks reception – all delegates
18.30: Conference dinner (ticket and price details below)

Friday 28 November

08.45: Refreshments on arrival
09.15: Memorial lecture for Graham Burdge
Prof Philip Calder, University of Southampton
: Chairs: Prof Dipak Ramji and Dr Nada Abuknesha
09.15: Understanding metabolism and functionality of plant-sourced omega-3 fatty acids
Prof. Philip Calder, University of Southampton, UK
: Selected abstract talks
: Chairs: Prof. Valerie O’Donnell and Sofia González las Heras
10.00: Temporal changes in plasma 12,13-DiHOME concentrations following the induction of fecal peritonitis: a biomarker of sepsis-associated lung injury
Nada Birkic, Cardiff University of Rijeka, Croatia
10.15: Engineering omega-3 (fish) oils biosynthesis in transgenic plants; a sustainable approach to improved nutrition
Johnathan Napier, Rothamsted Research UK
10.30: Research in humans and rodents with chia oil: advances and challenges in research, Chilean experience
Rodrigo Valenzuela, University of Chile
10.45: Chia Seed: A new sustainable crop, high source of Omega-3
Sandra Gillot, Benexia
11.00: Refreshment break, posters and exhibition
: Session 4: Novel dietary lipids and effects on human health
: Chairs: Prof. Philip Calder and Prof. Parkash Kochhar
11.30: Therapeutic roles of dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid and other novel lipids in atherosclerosis and inflammatory diseases
Prof Dipak P Ramji, Cardiff University
11.55: Ahiflower oil & SDA: Helping reframe sustainable and functional omega-3 solutions
Mr Greg Cumberford, Natures Crops International
12.20: Exploring the anti-inflammatory potential of ahiflower oil as a sustainable, plant-based omega-3 source
Dr Helena Fisk, University of Southampton
12.45: Close of event
ECR prizes

Exhibitor and sponsorship information

For further information and prices, please email conferences@soci.org

Call for abstracts

Opportunities are available for a limited number of posters. Interested applicants should download an abstract template and send an abstract of 300 words, indicating title and authors to conferences@soci.org by Friday 17 October 2025 with the subject line “Lipids in diet and health – poster submission”.

Early Career Researchers are encouraged to submit their abstracts for consideration for the Early Career Researcher award, which recognises two individuals for exceptional poster.

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org

Fees

Early bird - ends Thursday 24 October
SCI Member - £255
Non-member - £285
Student Member - £85

After early bird
SCI Member - £305
Non-member - £335
Student Member - £135

Conference dinner
There will be a dinner available for delegates on the first evening. This provides a valuable networking experience.
Places are available as 'optional extras' at £45 pp based on 2 course standing fork buffet meal including drinks.

All registrations will automatically receive a confirmation within 24 hours of registering for the event. Should you not receive written confirmation of your booking, please email conferences@soci.org.

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CPD Info

All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

Exhibitors

Organising committee

Dr Nada Abuknesha, Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI)
Dr Helena Fisk, University of Southampton
Dr Sri Parkash Kochhar, SCI