Overview

The Lipid Research Division is a division of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The LRD represents lipid research scientists of the society and addresses concerns that include, but are not limited to, national and international visibility, representation at the annual meeting and on scientific advisory panels, and increased funding for lipid research. Additionally, the LRD serves as a platform within the ASBMB to highlight progress in lipid research and to foster communication among lipid researchers and between lipid researchers and the broader ASBMB membership.

We invite all lipid researchers to join the division. ASBMB membership is required.

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Activities

Lipid news
Scientists find unexpected correlation between age and HDL-C levels

In a 30-year multicenter study, researchers determined what factors predict HDL-C concentration. In their analysis, they found that HDL-C levels grew with increasing age and physical activity.

Butter, olive oil, coconut oil — what to choose?

Depending on the chain length and origin of the fat, regular fat consumption changes the specific makeup of fats in bloodstream and affect mild to severe cholesterol patterns. Read about this recent Journal of Lipid Research study.

Meet Shannon Reilly

The JLR junior associate editor discusses the role of adipocytes in obesity at Weill Cornell Medical School.

Elusive zebrafish enzyme in lipid secretion

Scientists discover that triacylglycerol synthesis enzyme drives lipoproteins secretion rather than lipid droplet storage. Read more about this recent study from the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

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Jobs

Jobs and traineeships in lipid research.

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Resources

Links to our job board, technical resources and more.

Webinars

LRD Seminar Series

Presentations by young researchers highlighting their recent work in the field of lipids. Hosted by the ASBMB's Lipid Research Division.

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Recent LRD seminars
Membrane lipids fine-tune cellular signaling

Membrane lipids fine-tune cellular signaling

May 21, 2025 More

Lipids and mitochondrial organization

Lipids and mitochondrial organization

March 26, 2025 More