We are sad to report the peaceful passing of our longstanding friend and colleague, Steve Schwartz, Ph.D in late November 2023, due to complications of a chronic neurological condition known as Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD)
Mark your calendars! The next Gordon Research Conference on Carotenoids will be held on January 5-10, 2025, at the Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California. This conference offers a valuable, personal setting to learn about unpublished research and network with colleagues in the field of carotenoids and carotenoid metabolites. More details on registration to come in…
Brian Davies died peacefully at his home in Aberystwyth on May 5th , 2022. Our condolences go out to his wife, Susan, and their two children, Rebecca and Matthew. Brian was a native of Rhyl, North Wales. His undergraduate degree was in Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool, but he studied for a PhD at…
Synnøve Liaaen-Jensen was the true queen of carotenoid research. She stood out among her fellowcarotenophiles, both literally and figuratively; her Norwegian attribute of tall stature guaranteed thatshe was always easy find at conferences and her blonde head often towered above her colleagues. Evenmore striking were her intellect and personal presence. I suspect that few of…
Changfu joined the Applied Plant Biotechnology Lab at the University of Lleida, Spain in 2005. His untimely passing saddened deeply his many friends and colleagues around the world. Changfu was a leading figure in plant carotenoid research. His seminal contributions include the development of biofortified rice and corn, the latter with multiple vitamins and other…
After a lifetime of devotion to the carotenoid world, Kurt Bernhard lost his battle with cancer at the end of 2021. Kurt graduated in chemistry and obtained his PhD at the University of Bern in his native Switzerland, under the guidance of Hanspeter Pfander. He then spent a stimulating time in London as a post-doctoral…
Dates: April 12th, 13th, and 14th
Time: 9 am – 12 pm EST
Carotenoids are colourful pigments that are prevalent in nature. Carotenoids play important roles as antioxidants in health promotion and disease prevention and also participate in many other activities, such as energy production and vision.
Current members were mailed an electronic ballot notification email with the subject “International Carotenoid Society – 2021 Elections”. Please let us know if you have not received this email notice. This year, you are asked to affirm the one candidate for President-Elect, and also to choose up to 4 of the 11 candidates for Councilor. …
