Adipose
Biology
Conference
October 7 - 9, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Centre Mont-Royal
2200 Rue Mansfield, Montreal, QC, Canada
The Next Frontier in Adipose Biology
Bridging Wisdom with Innovation
Our conference is a dynamic platform that unites scientists at all career stages, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and mentorship to propel groundbreaking advancements in mechanisms of adipose tissue biology.
Our Speakers
Aaron Cypess
National Institute of Health
Alexander Banks
Harvard University
Ana Domingos
Oxford University
Andrea Galmozzi
University of Wisconsin Madison
Barbara Kahn
Harvard University
Edward Chouchani
Harvard University
Jennifer Thompson
University of Calgary
Jöerg Heeren
University of Hamburg
John Speakman
Schenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology,
University of Aberdeen
Kristy Spalding
Karolinska Institute
Mary-Ellen Harper
University of Ottawa
Ormond MacDougald
University of Michigan
Patrick Seale
University of Pennsylvania
Philipp Scherer
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Shingo Kajimura
Harvard University
Silvia Corvera
University of Massachusetts
Søren Nielsen
University of Copenhagen
Susan Fried
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Susanne Mandrup
University of Southern Denmark
Ricardo Samms
Eli Lilly
Our Team
Lawrence Kazak, Ph.D.
McGill University
Associate Professor
Dr. Lawrence Kazak's research focuses on the molecular underpinnings controlling energy dissipation by adipocytes. In recent years, his lab has focused on a UCP1-independent pathway called the futile creatine cycle. Along with identifying the effector proteins of the futile creatine cycle, and their transcriptional regulation in vivo, the Kazak lab has generated genetic mouse models to explore the quantitative contribution of the futile creatine cycle to thermogenesis and has used structural and biochemical methods to elucidate its activation mechanism.
Jacqueline Beaudry, Ph.D.
University of Toronto
Assistant Professor
Dr. Beaudry’s lab focuses on trying to better understand how the body regulates energy homeostasis under hormonal stimuli, and energy demanding conditions and how abnormalities in these processes can lead to obesity and chronic disease development such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. In particular, her lab uses in vitro and in vivo tissue specific knockout mouse models to study how pancreatic, gut-derived and stress hormones regulate adipose tissue function and the effects this may have on other peripheral tissues regulating whole body energy metabolism.
Hoon-Ki Sung, M.D., Ph.D.
University of Toronto & SickKids Hospital
Associate Professor
Dr Sung received his M.D. from South Korea in 1997. In 2004, he obtained his Ph.D. in the Department of Clinical Oriented Anatomy and Functional Histology at the University of Yeungnam. Following his Ph.D., he did his postdoctoral research at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in the laboratory of Dr Gou Young Koh. In 2006, he moved to Toronto and joined the laboratory of Dr Andras Nagy in the Tanenbaum-Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital. In 2014, he established his laboratory in the Physiology and Experimental Medicine Program at the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute. His main research interests include adipose biology and metabolism, angiogenesis, and stem cells.
Our Partner
Hosted in Montreal, Canada
Montreal is a lively city that beautifully merges diverse cultures and languages. Known for its rich history, it boasts stunning architecture and delicious cuisine. Whether you’re exploring the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, savoring poutine, or enjoying the view from Mount Royal, the city offers a unique experience that captures the heart of every visitor.
