March 3–5 2010
National University of Singapore
Organizer: Markus R Wenk

Lipid research has gained from a number of recent achievements and developments. First, genetic and cell biological research has provided new insights into molecular mechanisms of lipid action. Second, it is becoming increasingly clear that deregulated lipid metabolism plays an important role in many human diseases. Third, novel tools for lipid detection are being developed at a very rapid pace.

The aim of the symposium is to spur this process by bringing together investigators with diverse backgrounds in lipid research.

Leading scientists from around the world will present their latest research advances in a workshop-style forum and in four main sessions: