7th International Conference on Retinoids - PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT
The Seventh International Conference on Retinoids FASEB SRC is scheduled for July 7-11, 2024, at the
Riverfront Intercontinental in St. Paul, MN. With origins dating back to 1982, this unique conference convenes
researchers to explore both basic and translational aspects of retinoid biology. The conference provides a
platform to disseminate the latest developments in well-established retinoid research areas such as immunity,
development, metabolic disorders, nutritional regulation, and visual disorders. It will also delve into emerging
retinoid applications in fields like gastrointestinal enteropathy, neural plasticity, neurodegeneration, stem cell
biology, and regenerative pathways. The conference will place significant emphasis on retinoid therapeutics,
analytical tools and methods in retinoid research, and new developments in the structural biology of retinoid
enzymes and transporters. The clinical portion of the meeting will center on the development and application of
novel retinoid and rexinoid therapies for treating cancer, visual and metabolic disorders, and skin and
neurodegenerative diseases. Attendees will broaden their understanding of the genetic and environmental
factors impacting the uptake, metabolism, and biological response to retinoids. The conference will assemble
investigators at different stages of their careers and from various disciplines, including biochemistry, nutrition
science, cancer research, vision research, stem cell biology, structural biology, immunology, chemistry, and
clinical fields. By promoting collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue, we aim to advance understanding and
research in the retinoid field. We will host career-oriented training and meet-the-expert sessions to benefit
early-stage researchers, trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and young investigators. Selected abstracts will also be
given the opportunity for oral presentations, thereby increasing the visibility of these emerging professionals.
We are seeking partial funding for the FASEB Retinoid Conference to sustain its mission, support the
attendance of underrepresented and women scientists, and facilitate the entry of early-stage investigators into
the retinoid research field.
