About the symposium

Join us for an engaging one-day symposium dedicated to exploring the cutting-edge advancements in lipid biochemistry and biology. This event will feature a distinguished lineup of expert scientists who are at the forefront of research in this dynamic field. Our program is designed to offer comprehensive insights into a variety of critical topics, including:

• Phospholipids and Sphingolipids: Understanding their roles in cellular membranes and signaling pathways.
• Fatty Acids: Exploring their diverse functions and metabolic pathways.
• Endocannabinoids: Investigating their impact on physiological processes and their potential therapeutic applications.
• Epilipidome: Examining the complex interplay of lipids in cellular contexts.

The symposium will delve into the analysis of these lipid classes, their structural roles, and their significance in both inter- and intracellular communication. We will also address how disturbances in lipid pathways contribute to various diseases.

Symposium Agenda

Featured speakers

Keynote speaker

Judith Varner PhD

• Professor, Pathology and Medicine
  Director, Faculty Mentoring for Department of Pathology
  University of California, San Diego

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Matt Buczynski PhD

• Assistant Professor
  School of Neuroscience
  Virginia Tech

L. Ashley Cowart PhD

• Professor
  School of Medicine Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  Virginia Commonwealth University

Wonhwa Cho PhD

• Professor
  Department of Chemistry
  University of Illinois, Chicago

Brooke Emerling PhD

• Director and Associate Professor
  Cancer Metabolism and Microenvironment Program
  Sanford Burnham Prebys

Justin K. Ichida PhD

• Associate Professor
  Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
  University of Southern California

Evan Lien PhD

• Assistant Professor
  Department of Metabolism and Nutritional Programming
  Van Andel Institute

Daniele Piomelli PhD, MD (hon)

• Distinguished Professor
  Anatomy & Neurobiology
  University of California, Irvine

Richard L. Proia PhD

• Deputy Chief
  Genetics & Biochemistry Branch
  National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Alan Saghatelian PhD

• Professor
  Clayton Foundation Laboratories for Peptide Biology
  Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Judy Simcox PhD

• Assistant Professor
  Department of Biochemistry
  University of Wisconsin

Fikadu Tafesse PhD

• Associate Professor
  Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
  Oregon Health and Science University

Poster session

Power talks

Attendees are welcome to present posters. Selected abstracts will be chosen for authors to feature their work in a short (3 min) oral presentation to highlight the accompanying posters. The program will allow ample opportunity throughout the day for networking.

Posters chosen for a power talk will be communicated by October 11, 2024.

Please note: Anyone participating in the poster session and/or giving a power talk is required to register for the meeting.

Hotel and parking accommodations

The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel located in La Jolla offers views of the Pacific Ocean and overlooks the renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course. For overnight stays, reservations can be made directly by calling (858) 558-1500 or reserve online.

Event parking is available at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines at a discounted rate of $16 self-parking or $21 for valet and $33 for overnight.

Designated parking spaces will be available the day of the event only, within a short walking distance located in the main parking structure at Sanford Burnham Prebys and Building 12 parking lot at 10905 Road to the Cure.