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ISSFAL is an International Scientific Society established in 1991, with more than 300 members from more than 30 countries. ISSFAL members are scientists, medical professionals, educators, administrators, communicators, and others with an interest in the health effects of dietary fats, oils, and lipids; members include researchers carrying out studies on the health effects of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids as well as other lipids. ISSFAL is the foremost International Scientific Society dealing exclusively with the health impact of dietary lipids.

2025 ISSFAL 16th International Congress

ISSFAL 2025, the 16th International Congress for ISSFAL, is taking place at the Québec City Convention Centre in Canada from June 29 to July 2, 2025. It is expected that around 400 participants will attend. Unlock additional savings by becoming an ISSFAL member and accessing exclusive member pricing for registration. Not sure if you're already a member? Want to join and start saving? Click here to check your membership status today.

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Individual Membership
Join over 300 of your colleagues engaged in the mission of ISSFAL and receive the many benefits of Individual Membership.

Corporate Membership
ISSFAL welcomes membership by corporate and institutional organizations that are interested in the health impact of dietary lipids. ISSFAL is pleased to acknowledge it's Corporate Members and we thank them for their support. We invite all corporations with an interest in this field to view our Corporate Member prospectus detailing the many benefits your company will receive.

LIPIDS ΩNLINE

Introducing Lipids Ωnline, a distinguished series of free monthly webinars dedicated to exploring various facets of lipids in human health and nutrition. Delivered by globally renowned experts in the field, these webinars offer invaluable insights into the latest developments and research. 

Click here to read more about Lipids Ωnline. 

Our archive features a diverse range of previously covered topics, each presentation delivering authoritative perspectives on key lipid-related subjects. Recordings of Lipids Ωnline are available in the ISSFAL Members Only section on our website. Interested in the recordings but not a member? Join us today! 

 


Congratulations to Professor Maria Makrides ISSFAL President as well as Deputy Director and Women & Kids Theme Leader, for being awarded Scientist of the Year at the 2022 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. More Info.
The Seventh Statement ‘Omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy to prevent preterm birth’  was announced on September 30, 2022.  Following many years of investigation, there is strong evidence that a proportion of preterm births can be prevented by increasing maternal dietary omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) intake during pregnancy. You may view the statement by clicking here.

Depending on your ISSFAL membership status, there may be a charge to access these statements. ISSFAL Members have complimentary access to PLEFA.