Inaugural
Adipose Biology Conference
2025
August 19-20, 2025
The inaugural Adipose Biology Conference convened at the Centre Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Framed as “The Next Frontier in Adipose Biology: Bridging Wisdom with Innovation,” the meeting brought together an international community of researchers, clinicians, and trainees dedicated to advancing our understanding of adipose tissue biology and its implications for metabolic health.
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Over two days, attendees engaged in a dynamic scientific program featuring sessions on adipose tissue development, therapeutic targeting, tissue crosstalk, and adaptation. Esteemed researchers from leading institutions worldwide presented cutting-edge findings, spanning molecular mechanisms, systemic metabolic regulation, and translational approaches.
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The conference showcased an exceptional roster of speakers, including plenary keynote Bruce Spiegelman (Harvard University), alongside distinguished contributors such as André Carpentier (University of Sherbrooke), André Marette (Université Laval), Camilla Scheele (University of Copenhagen), Carolyn Cummins (University of Toronto), Daniel Bernard (McGill University), David Guertin (University of Massachusetts), Evan Rosen (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard University), Gareth Lim (Université de Montréal), Jae Bum Kim (Seoul National University), Jae Myoung Suh (KAIST), Joseph Bass (Northwestern University), Kristy Townsend (The Ohio State University), Li Ye (Scripps Research Institute), Lori Zeltser (Columbia University), Mikael Rydén (Karolinska Institute), Paul Cohen (Rockefeller University), Rana Gupta (Duke University), Yu-Hua Tseng (Harvard University / Joslin Diabetes Center), Yuwei Jiang (University of Illinois Chicago), and Zachary Gerhart-Hines (University of Copenhagen), representing leading institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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In addition to oral presentations, over 70 attendees shared their work through poster presentations, fostering vibrant discussion and interdisciplinary exchange. A formal Awards Ceremony celebrated outstanding contributions from early-career scientists and poster presenters, recognizing scientific excellence and impact in adipose biology.
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The meeting was co-organized by leaders in the field, Lawrence Kazak, Ph.D. (McGill University), Jacqueline Beaudry, Ph.D. (University of Toronto), and Hoon-Ki Sung, M.D., Ph.D. (University of Toronto & SickKids Hospital), with support from partners, Sable Systems International, and sponsors that helped make ABC 2025 a landmark event in adipose research.
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The inaugural Adipose Biology Conference not only highlighted significant scientific advancements but also underscored the power of collaborative discovery across career stages and geographic borders. We look forward to building on this foundation in future meetings.