The International Carotenoid Society has established four new Committees
The International Carotenoid Society has established four new Committees: Advertising Committee, Mentoring Committee , Fundraising Committee, and Membership Committee
2026 ICS Presidential Award Winners Announced
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…
Call for applications to host the 21st International Carotenoid Symposium in 2029
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)
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
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…
2025 Gordon Research Conference on Carotenoids
The Carotenoids GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.
In Memoriam: Dr. Steven J Schwartz (1953 – 2023)
We are sad to report the peaceful passing of our longstanding friend and colleague, Steve Schwartz, Ph.D in late November 2023, due to complications of a chronic neurological condition known as Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD)
In Memoriam: Dr Brian H Davies (1938-2022)
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
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…
