ASBMB Lipid Research Division (LRD)
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The Lipid Research Division (LRD) represents lipid research scientists of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (@ASBMB).
Joined June 2021
Inside #JLipidRes: Researchers investigate the role of carboxylesterase CES3 in lipid metabolism and metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Read about their findings: https://t.co/cbxSgfwAs4.
#LipidMetabolism #WorldCRISPRday
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Carboxylesterases (CESs) are essential for metabolizing compounds with ester, thioester, and amide bonds. While the roles of CES1 and CES2 in lipid metabolism have been well established, little is...
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There's still time to register for tomorrow's webinar!
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASBMB Lipid Research Division seminar! Topic: Triglyceride cycling in adipocytes with Anand Sharma & Shannon Reilly 📅 Oct. 15 | 12–1 p.m. Eastern | Free ➡️Register: https://t.co/y2mAElpGKR.
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Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASBMB Lipid Research Division seminar! Topic: Triglyceride cycling in adipocytes with Anand Sharma & Shannon Reilly 📅 Oct. 15 | 12–1 p.m. Eastern | Free ➡️Register: https://t.co/y2mAElpGKR.
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Oct. 15, 2025 | 12 p.m. Eastern
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Register for the free @asbmblrd seminar on triglyceride cycling in adipocytes! 📅 Oct. 15 🎤Talks: • The molecular machinery of adipose lipid cycling, Anand Sharma • Triglyceride cycling & energy expenditure in lipolytic white adipocyte, Shannon Reilly https://t.co/od5qBLf7N6
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Oct. 15, 2025 | 12 p.m. Eastern
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Did you know HDL isn’t just “good #cholesterol”? Its function — not just levels — can influence #stroke risk. From particle diversity to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers, HDL is more complex than you think. ➡️Read the full review in @jlipidres: https://t.co/yqEwy5JUc7.
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A recording of September's #ASBMBBreakthroughs webinar, "Reciprocal regulation between fibrinolysis and lipid metabolism" is now available! ⏯️Watch here: https://t.co/wGx5FVPG29. Ze Zheng of @Versiti presented her research on lipid metabolism. #Lipids #LipidMetabolism
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Ze Zheng of the Medical College of Wisconsin Versiti Blood Research Institute presents her research on lipid metabolism.
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Congratulations to the 2026 ASBMB Award Winners! Through their pioneering work, these scientists are advancing discovery, driving innovation, and shaping the future of molecular life sciences. Read more about their work: https://t.co/fg452XzFFa.
#ASBMB26 #MakeItPossible
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Humbled and honored to receive the 2026 Avanti Award in Lipids from @ASBMB! Grateful to my exceptional lab, mentors, and collaborators for their support and inspiration. Excited to keep pushing the boundaries of lipid biology and therapeutics! https://t.co/3dGwarD2SO
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Check out their lectures at the annual meeting in March in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
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Zellweger Spectrum Disorder is a rare genetic condition affecting critical cellular functions in infants, often leading to blindness and severe health issues. Research by Samy Omri at @cusm_muhc highlighted mutations in the PEX1 gene: https://t.co/2WS7DMLluh
@jlipidres @ASBMB
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Lipid profiling in a rare disease mouse model reveals metabolic shifts and inflammation in the retinal pigment epithelium — offering promising biomarker leads to combat blindness.
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#TuesdayInspiration | ICYMI, last week was Peer Review Week (@PeerRevWeek)! Reviewers are the pillars of ASBMB journals, and in observance of #PRW2025, the society recognized their contributions across @jbiolchem, @jlipidres & @molcellprot. https://t.co/Zr7IhUp1TP
#ASBMBJournals
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Editors recognize the heavy-lifters and rising stars during Peer Review Week.
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Congrats to MCB's James Olzmann @OlzmannLab on receiving the @ASBMB 2026 Avanti Award in Lipids! 👍🎉 https://t.co/ug038LXMg6
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What’s your top tip for writing a strong abstract? Share below! ⬇️ #ASBMB26
#ASBMB26 abstract submissions open on Oct. 6. Get ready to present your latest research among scientific leaders & peers! Explore poster abstract categories, which include #cancerbiology, #microbiology, #neurobiology, #immunology, #proteins & much more: https://t.co/1TCEwxEy9b.
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The new list of upcoming opportunities for scientists is posted! Highlights include: ➡️Free #ASBMBBreakthroughs webinar on lipid metabolism. ➡️Free ASBMB professional development webinar on the power of "Yes." And more opportunities from across the field. https://t.co/WJ5hPihyNy
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Register for the free ASBMB Breakthroughs webinar on lipid metabolism, coming up on Sept. 17!
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Congratulations to @JudithSimcox & Christopher Gisriel, who received the Distinguished Faculty and Staff Postdoc Mentoring Award from @UWBiochem @Badgerdocs. The award honors faculty & staff who mentor postdocs in their labs. https://t.co/LiThiza3Z5
#ASBMBMemberMonday
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They were honored for contributing their time, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm to mentoring postdocs in their labs.
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The Jan. cover of @jlipidres depicts a key step in #lipid metabolism, and features research from the paper "Type I IFN induces long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 1 to generate a phosphatidic acid reservoir for lipotoxic saturated fatty acids." https://t.co/5XZkGrWUOm.
#lipidomics
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Save the date for our next #ASBMBBreakthroughs webinar, "Reciprocal regulation between fibrinolysis and lipid metabolism." Details ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Sept. 17, 2025 | 12:15 p.m. EDT Ze Zheng of @Versiti will present her research on lipid metabolism. https://t.co/wGx5FVPG29
#Lipids
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Ze Zheng of the Medical College of Wisconsin Versiti Blood Research Institute presents her research on lipid metabolism.
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JLR is also on Bluesky & LinkedIn! Follow us there too for more of the latest in lipid science. • Bluesky (#ASBMBJournals): https://t.co/4Aya6Yi8rC • Bluesky (#ASBMB): https://t.co/Dm47aTujgI • LinkedIn: https://t.co/ra8MBHkwb4
#asbmbJLR #lipids #biochemistry #molecularbiology
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🧪Featured on @jlipidres’ May 2025 cover: Kummer & Dorigatti present a novel HPLC-based assay to quantify lysoplasmalogen catabolism—key for neurodegenerative disease research. 📄Read: https://t.co/4bpuQKJyTM. 📷Kummer & Dorigatti #ASBMBJournals #asbmbJLR #Alzheimers #Parkinsons
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📣@ASBMB's Lipid Research Division maintains a calendar of events! The latest highlighted opportunity is this @GordonConf on re-envisioning the fluid mosaic model of membrane-lipid interactions. ➡️Learn more and check out other upcoming events: https://t.co/XOgAvF8nZF.
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🛒 With so many cooking oils on store shelves, choosing the healthiest one can be tough. A new study from @cambridge_uni dives into how different fats affect adult health. ➡️Read more in @jlipidres: https://t.co/BPpMzTstgF
#ASBMBJournals #NutritionResearch #asbmbJLR #FoodScience
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