Call for applications to host the 21st International Carotenoid Symposium in 2029

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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):

In Memoriam: Prof. Hanspeter Pfander (1940–2025)

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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.

Dr. Radtke receives a very promising impact score on the prestigious MOSAIC K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award from the NIH

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Please congratulate Dr. Radtke in receiving a very promising impact score on the prestigious MOSAIC K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award from the NIH. Dr. Radtke will implement carotenoids as a biomarker for dietary intake in the primary care setting to support health-related behavior change in Food is Medicine interventions. Dr. Radtke (mentee) and Dr. Moran…

In Memoriam: Dr Brian H Davies (1938-2022)

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Brian Davies died peacefully at his home in Aberystwyth on May 5th , 2022. Our condolences go out to his wife, Susan, and their two children, Rebecca and Matthew. Brian was a native of Rhyl, North Wales. His undergraduate degree was in Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool, but he studied for a PhD at…

In Memoriam: Synnøve Liaaen-Jensen, March 1, 1932-April 22, 2022

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Synnøve Liaaen-Jensen was the true queen of carotenoid research. She stood out among her fellowcarotenophiles, both literally and figuratively; her Norwegian attribute of tall stature guaranteed thatshe was always easy find at conferences and her blonde head often towered above her colleagues. Evenmore striking were her intellect and personal presence. I suspect that few of…

In Memoriam: Changfu Zhu

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Changfu joined the Applied Plant Biotechnology Lab at the University of Lleida, Spain in 2005. His untimely passing saddened deeply his many friends and colleagues around the world. Changfu was a leading figure in plant carotenoid research. His seminal contributions include the development of biofortified rice and corn, the latter with multiple vitamins and other…

In Memoriam: Kurt Bernhard

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After a lifetime of devotion to the carotenoid world, Kurt Bernhard lost his battle with cancer at the end of 2021. Kurt graduated in chemistry and obtained his PhD at the University of Bern in his native Switzerland, under the guidance of Hanspeter Pfander. He then spent a stimulating time in London as a post-doctoral…