FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PALMA, SPAIN — JUNE 19, 2026 — The International Carotenoid Society (ICS) concluded its landmark 20th International Symposium on Carotenoids at the Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá in Palma, Spain, with the presentation of its highest honors. Marking the 60th anniversary of the symposium series, the society officially announced the two distinguished recipients…
The next Carotenoids GRC will be held on January 10–15, 2027 in Oxnard, CA. The conference brings together carotenoid researchers from diverse fields, providing an interdisciplinary forum to share cutting-edge discoveries, connect with peers, and foster collaboration across the community. Link: https://www.grc.org/carotenoids-conference/2027/
In memory of Prof. Lowell D. Kispert (June 9, 1940– February 8, 2026), his transformative contributions to the field of carotenoid radicals are recognized here. Although Prof. Kispert had been a pioneer in studying organic radicals with EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance) since 1960s, his first major carotenoid-focused study entitled “Carotenoid cation radicals: electrochemical, optical, and EPR study” appeared…
The ICS Council is now accepting proposals from well-established carotenoid scientists who are interested in hosting the 2029 International Symposium on Carotenoids.
The applicants are encouraged to notify the Society of their intent to submit a proposal, or discuss further aspects of the process, by email to Loredana Quadro, ICS President-elect, at the earliest possible time. The following information will then be required as a part of the final proposal (Final Deadline: April 1, 2026):
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Professor Hanspeter Pfander on June 10, 2025, at the age of 85. He passed away peacefully of natural causes at the Bürgerspital in Berne, surrounded by his beloved wife Regula.
Until his final days, he remained intellectually engaged, particularly in the fields of politics and science, with a lifelong passion for carotenoids. He looked back on a long and distinguished career in carotenoid research.
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