Exciting Update: LipidCascade Now Available
We are pleased to announce that LipidCascade is now live and available to members of the International Lipidomics Society (ILS). LipidCascade is a cloud-based platform designed to serve as a central database and visualization tool for quantitative lipidomics data. It is built to support the integration and comparison of datasets across studies, following the latest […]
Future perspectives in mass spectrometry of plant lipids
Abstract Plant lipid research has seen a tremendous progress in the last decades, particularly in the area of lipid analytics by mass spectrometry. This includes the characterization of the different lipid classes involved in the establishment of the membrane bilayer, in carbon storage, and signaling. Advances in mass spectrometry have transformed the landscape of plant […]
New Analytical Technologies to Resolve, Interpret, and Understand Lipid Complexity
Abstract The rapid and continued development of mass spectrometry–based technologies has significantly increased the capability to study and characterize lipids while providing new insight into the complex roles of lipids throughout biology. These capabilities have included the ability to quantify, structurally characterize (including resolving isomers that pose significant challenges to lipidomics), and spatially map lipids […]
In Memory of Walt Shaw
We note with great sadness the passing of Walt Shaw, founder of Avanti Polar Lipids. Through the development of high-quality lipid standards, Walt Shaw laid the essential foundation that made the establishment of modern lipidomics possible. His vision, support and commitment fundamentally shaped the field and enabled reproducible, quantitative lipid research worldwide. His legacy will […]
Best practices and tools in R and Python for statistical processing and visualization of lipidomics and metabolomics data
Abstract Mass spectrometry-based lipidomics and metabolomics generate extensive data sets that, along with metadata such as clinical parameters, require specific data exploration skills to identify and visualize statistically significant trends and biologically relevant differences. Besides tailored methods developed by individual labs, a solid core of freely accessible tools exists for exploratory data analysis and visualization, […]
New: Automated Recurring Yearly Subscription Memberships
We’ve made renewing your ILS Membership easier!Based on your feedback, your next membership activation will now renew automatically each term through a recurring subscription.Nothing about your access or benefits will change, and you’re always stay in control – you can cancel anytime with just one click. For a Guideline on how to subscribe please visit: […]
ILS Early Career Travel Award – 4th iLS Conference 2025 | Madrid, Spain
We are pleased to announce “ILS Early Career Travel Awards” for young researchers attending the 4th International Lipidomics Society (ILS) Conference, taking place in Madrid, Spain from 28 to 31 October 2025. Prize This award is endowed with €1000 (for European applicants) or €2000 (overseas applicants) to cover travel, accommodation and registration expenses for each […]
Outstanding Lipidomics Session at AOMSC 2025 in Ishigaki
It was an outstanding lipidomics session at AOMSC 2025 in Ishigaki. Many thanks and huge congrats to Takeshi Bamba and organizers for organizing a very successful event. We are very pleased to announce that ILS Hub Japan has been activated! More information will be presented at our 4th International Lipidomics Society Conference in Madrid, Spain, 28rh-31st of […]
AI-Generated Summary of the Regular CLIC Meeting held on 1st April 2025
ILS Board Election 2025 – Welcome to Peter J Meikle as VP for Conferences
We are glad to inform you that Professor Peter J Meikle has been elected as our new Board Member. He replaces Michal Holcapek as VP for Conferences, and starts from 1st of April 2025. We warmly welcome Peter and are looking very much forward to working with him. We also want to thank Michal for […]