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La Rivista Italiana Delle Sostanze Grasse (RISG) 2/2022: New issue published

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Published on 18 August 2022

The latest issue (2/2022) of Rivista Italiana Delle Sostanze Grasse (RISG), the Italian Journal of Fatty Substances published by the Oils and Fats Unit of Innovhub SSI, is available in open access:

https://www.innovhub-ssi.it/media/pubblicazioni/risg-rivista-italiana-sostanze-grasse.kl

Here are the contents:

  • Impact of several physical treatments on the improvement of some quality parameters of crude olive oil

Maher M. Al-Dabbas, Rawan B. Al-Jaloudi, Khaled M. Al-Ismail, Sabal Bani Mustafa

  • Effect of the enrichment with natural antioxidants obtained by maceration or ultrasound-assisted extraction from olive leaves on organic extra virgin olive oil

Mariem Arfaoui, Mouna Boulares, Asma Bezzezi, Souha Ayachi, Mahmoud Ghrab, Nour Elhouda Jouini, Mnasser Hassouna, Sonia Boudiche

  • Improvement of Tunisian ‘Chemlali’ extra virgin olive oil stability with rosemary and laurel herbs and essential oils

Mouna Boulares, Asma Bezzezi, Meriem Arfaoui, Aziza Boulares, Mahmoud Ghrab, Olfa Ben Moussa, Mnasser Hassouna, Sonia Boudiche

  • Impact of the hybrid on the fatty acid composition and thermal stability of cold-pressed sunflower oils produced from 17 newly cultivated hybrids from the region of North Macedonia

Sanja Kostadinović Veličkovska, Natalija Markova Ruzdik, Ljupco Mihajlov, Emilija Arsov, Sasa Mitrev, Ivan Donev

  • Optimisation of low-fat high-protein cookie formulation: effects of using butter and composite flour on nutritional, physical and sensory properties

Emir Ayşe Özer, Neslihan Özbuldu, Beyza Özpalas

  • Review - A systematic review on essential oils and biological activities of the genus Syzygium (Myrtaceae)

N.H.A. Kadir, W.M.N.H.W. Salleh, N.A. Ghani

  • Short note - Expired bakery products as a promising alternative source for biodiesel production

Ayman M. El-Anany, Rehab F.M. Ali

Journées CHEVREUL, ‘80 Years of SFEL’, 18-20 January 2023, Paris

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Published on 11 July 2022

To celebrate the 80th birthday of the French Society for the Study of Lipids (SFEL) and to thank Chevreul Medalists who contributed to the success of the ‘Journées Chevreul’, SFEL is pleased to announce these exceptional edition of ‘Journées Chevreul’ which will be held on January 2023 (3 consecutive days from January 18th to 20th) in a famous place of science in Paris, the National Museum of Natural History (Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle, MNHN).

‘Journées Chevreul’ will be organized in collaboration with MNHN, French Academy of Agriculture and two French scientific societies, the Lipidomics Study and Research Group (Groupe d’Etude et de Recherche en Lipidomique, GERLI) and the Lipid Nutrition Group (Groupe Lipides Nutrition, GLN).

These days will provide an overview of all the research themes on lipids supported by SFEL since its creation and the major developments in the various fields of research on lipids in a context of multiple transitions (environmental, societal, bioeconomic, etc.). It will be the opportunity to award the Chevreul Medal 2023 to Pr Michel Linder (FRA).

Here are the major themes (with scheduled speakers) selected:

  • Opening Session on SFEL and Michel-Eugène CHEVREUL – Claude Leray (FRA), Christian Ferault (FRA), Hervé Plessix (FRA)
  • Omega3 in the Brain - Jean-Marie Bourre (FRA), Richard Bazinet (CAN)
  • Genomic/Varietal selection & Oilseed Sector – André Pouzet (FRA), Valérie Mazza (FRA)
  • Lipids, Nutrition and Human Health – Frédéric Carrière (FRA)
  • Lipids in the Ocean, Microorganisms – Peter Nichols (AUS), Marie Vagner (FRA), Michel Linder (FRA)
  • Lipids & Brain – Stephen Cunnane (CAN), Vincenzo Di Marzo (ITA), Fabien Pifferi (FRA)
  • Lipochemistry, Emulsion & New Technologies - Charlotte Jacobsen (DNK), Romain Valentin (FRA), Laurianne Simon (FRA)

Program announcements and other information including registration will open in July 2022 on our website https://www.sfel.asso.fr/. For more information, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Lipids Online 2022 : the role of elongase 2 on EPA and DHA metabolism (free webinar)

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Published on 11 July 2022

“The role of elongase 2 on eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid metabolism” is the title of the coming ISSFAL’s seminar. This free webinar will be proposed the 13th of July 2022 (10:00 AM New York City | 15:00 London | 10:00 PM Singapore) by Adam Metherel, PhD (Department of Nutritional Sciences @University of Toronto, Canada https://nutrisci.med.utoronto.ca/faculty/adam-metherel).

Increases in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) levels following docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) supplementation has long been explained by the retroconversion pathway. Conversely, a lack of increase in DHA levels following precursor supplementation, such as EPA, has been used as evidence for low DHA synthesis rates. However, recent evidence from animal and human modeling reveals that increases in EPA with DHA supplementation may be the result of an inhibition of EPA metabolism, and despite no changes in DHA levels with EPA supplementation, substantial synthesis of DHA occurs. New evidence indicates that inhibition of elongase 2 by DHA may explain the increased EPA levels – not retroconversion. Elongase 2 also appears to be an important regulatory enzyme for DHA synthesis, particularly as a mechanism to explain the well-known higher DHA levels in women compared with men. This presentation will review these findings and present new evidence highlighting the potentially important role of elongase 2 in EPA and DHA metabolism.

Free Webinar (ISSFAL’s members and non-members are invited)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Click here

New CiteScore for OCL - Oilseeds and fats, Crops and Lipids shows a significant increase

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Published on 27 June 2022

Following the release of the latest CiteScores by Scopus, we are pleased to report that the 2021 CiteScore for OCL - Oilseeds and fats, Crops and Lipids is 3.4 – an increase from 2.9 in 2020. It is now ranked 117/370 in Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2). We are happy to see the high-quality content published by OCL in open access continuing to make an impact in the agronomy and crop science community and proud of the journal’s continued growth.

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La Rivista Italiana delle Sostanze Grasse : n°1/2022 is online

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Published on 12 May 2022

La Rivista Italiana delle Sostanze Grasse’s last issue (1/2022) is available on line.

Here is its summary:

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Looking for a Biochemistry Group Leader (M/ W)

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Published on 31 January 2022

Company:

LPS-Biosciences is an innovative Biotech SME established in 2011 with strong expertise in bacterial endotoxins and structural analysis with 40 years of research at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). The company addresses and meets the endotoxins related needs of the biggest industrial groups in human and animal health, cosmetics, agriculture, and agri-food sectors, through service delivery, production, and partnership R&D.

LPS-Biosciences is also working with academic laboratories to advance research on pathogens and conduct innovative projects in the vaccines and diagnostic domains.

 

Missions:

As part of the development of our activity in biotechnology and growth of our team, LPS-Biosciences is looking for a scientific manager. Reporting to the head of laboratory, you will be managing a team of technicians working for our clients. This will include planning and execution of research projects, quality control management, as well as budget of your team. To do this, you will accomplish the following tasks:

• Scientific responsibility of your team (manipulations, customer relationship, reports)

• Management of your team (security, organization, animation, training)

• Quality management (customer focus, standardization, feedback)

• Project management (project planning, tracking of time planned and carried out)

• Track costs associated with your missions (orders, budget, fundraising).

 

Required profile

Young PhD in analytical biochemistry having a first experience of at least 2 years postdoctoral or company, and willing to manage a team.

  • Desired technical skills

Experience in analytical Biochemistry: Structures of lipids, polysaccharides, LPS.

Structural characterization by chromatography, Mass Spectrometry (MALDI) and NMR

Tests (colorimetric, spectroscopy)

Purification through different techniques of chromatography and electrophoresis.

Manipulation of solvents, chemicals.

  • Desired behavioral skills:

Motivation for the team management, independence, good organization, seriousness and professionalism

Customer orientation

Commitment toward results and profitability

Excellent communication, oral and written, in French and English

Contributing to team spirit and good interpersonal skills

 

Contract:

•Permanent position to be filled as soon as possible

•Place: Orsay in Essonne (91) France, near Paris, accessible by RER B and national road 118

Please send CV and cover letter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2021 Chevreul Medal: Prof. Robert Gibson awarded

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Published on 07 November 2021

Each year since 1963, SFEL is rewarding an eminent researcher for his work in the world of lipids by conferring on him or her the CHEVREUL Medal in remembrance of the founder of lipochemical research, Michel Eugène CHEVREUL. In 2021, Pr Robert (Bob) Gibson, Professor Emeritus at the University of Adelaide, and Honorary Principal Research Fellow at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), was honored with the CHEVREUL Medal.

His conference is available online at:

https://f739293bf1ad0fd806e2-2d08b7e87d936766ee2c0448ee98e7f0.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/05-AOCS-Annual-On-Demand/5-11/AOCS-5-11-ch-3_Old-and-New-Adventures-with-Fatty-Acids-and-Their-Oxylipins.mp4

An article was published in OCL's journal:

https://www.ocl-journal.org/articles/ocl/pdf/2021/01/ocl210034s.pdf

Summary RISG N°3/2021

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Published on 22 October 2021

RISG’s latest issue is published (RISG = La Rivista Italiana Delle Sostanze Grasse). Papers are published in open access and available through the following link:

https://www.innovhub-ssi.it/media/pubblicazioni/risg-rivista-italiana-sostanze-grasse.kl

Here is the summary:

Conference on Lipid Droplets & Oleosomes: December 2-3, Strasbourg, France

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Published on 21 October 2021

The 2nd International Conference on Lipid Droplets & Oleosomes will take place on December the 2nd and 3rd, 2021, in Strasbourg, France.

The Conference will combine the most recent scientific developments in the areas of biology, food/soft matter, and oleosome ingredient development. It will provide a unique opportunity for experts from academia, the ingredient industry, and the wider food industry to interact and apply their knowledge and latest research findings to the design and manufacture of novel, multifunctional and sustainable fat ingredients.

More information on keynote talks can be found on the dedicated internet website: https://lipiddropletsoleosomes.org/ where abstracts can be submitted until November the 4th 2021 on the following topics:

  • Composition and imaging of Lipid Droplets and Oleosomes
  • Recovering Lipid Droplets and Oleosomes for industrial applications
  • Dynamic mobilization, hydrolysis, and digestion of Lipid Droplets and   Oleosome
  • Designer materials with Lipid Droplets and Oleosomes 

The meeting will be hosted at the CIARUS conference center, which is close to the historical center of Strasbourg and to the central railway station.

The conference registration fees are as follows:

  • €400 for a shared twin room,
  • €500 for a single room.

Students will enjoy a 100 euros discount (€300 for a shared twin room and €400 for a single room).

Registration fees include two nights’ stay at the conference center, breakfast and lunch on December the 2nd and 3rd and an invitation to the conference dinner on the evening of December the 2nd. Arrivals at the conference venue are expected on Wednesday December the 1rst, late afternoon.

GERLI International Lipidomics Meeting: registration is opened

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Published on 08 July 2021

Registration for the 16th GERLI International Lipidomics Meeting entitled “Tailored lipids: from synthesis to specific biological functions”, is now opened.

Abstract submission, registration and accommodation at the conference center Meriadek Hotel are now available on-line.

Deadlines for oral presentations are September 8th and September 15th for poster presentations.

The conference center Meriadek Hotel Ibis already applies all sanitary rules necessary for such events in the current situation, and is now equipped with a hybrid platform for visioconferences, which will be implemented for those who will not be able to come, this in order to have our full audience.

More informations at: https://www.gerli.com/congres/gerli-16th-lipidomics-meeting-2020-bordeaux-france-3/