European Federation for the Science and Technology of Lipids (Euro Fed Lipid)

To honour distinguished persons in the fields of Lipid Science and Technology, Euro Fed Lipid has decided in 2002 to sponsor the “European Lipid Science Award” and the “European Lipid Technology Award”. We are starting now the search for the 2009 award winners. The awards will be presented to the recipients in person at the 7th Euro Fed Lipid Congress, 18-21 October 2009, in Graz, Austria. Each award consists of an award certificate, a complimentary registration for the Euro Fed Lipid congress, and reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses or organisation of travel and accommodation by Euro Fed Lipid.

According to the rules a nominee must have given outstanding contribution(s) to the development of science or technology in the fields of lipids, fats and oils and must be recognised for such distinguished achievements in the community. The prospective recipient must also agree to be present for acceptance of the award and to deliver an award address at the designated time and place.

Nominations can be made up to 31 March 2008 to the Euro Fed Lipid office (Euro Fed Lipid, P.O. Box 90 04 40, 60444 Frankfurt, Germany) by Euro Fed Lipid members, members of the Search and Nomination Committee (SNC), societies in membership, and former recipients of the Award (see list below). Self-nomination is not accepted.

Nominations must include a summary of each nominee’s accomplishments, his/her  resume and a list of publications and/or other achievements. The Euro Fed Lipid office sends all materials to the SNC for candidate selection. After consultation with the Euro Fed Lipid Council of Management the Euro Fed Lipid President decides on the recipient at the 6th Euro Fed Lipid Congress, 6-10 September 2008 in Athens, Greece.

European Lipid Science Award

2002: Walter Wahli, Lausanne, Switzerland, for his outstanding contributions to the cell biology and molecular biology of lipids.

2004: Martijn B. Katan, Wageningen, The Netherlands for his outstanding contributions to nutrition, lipid metabolism and health.

2006: Jonathan Napier, Harpenden, UK for his outstanding contributions to plant lipid research.

2007: Edward A. Dennis, La Jolla, California, USA in recognition of his outstanding discoveries in the fields of phospholipases and eicosanoids, and in appreciation of his world-wide engagement and collaborative efforts in the area of lipidomics

2008: Konrad Sandhoff, Bonn, Germany

European Lipid Technology Award

2002: Albert J. Dijkstra, St.-Eutrope-de Born, France for his outstanding contributions and improvements of the processing of edible oils, especially the refining process and the modification of fats.

2004: Ralph Timms, Lincoln, Great Britain for his outstanding contributions and achievements in edible oils, fats and chocolate industries, especially in fat crystallisation, confectionery fats, and fractionation of oils and fats technology.

2006: Sefa Koseoglu, College Station/TX, USA for his outstanding achievements in Oilseed Processing, Edible Oil Refining and Membrane Technology.

2007: Marc Kellens, Zaventem, Belgium for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the oils and fats processing and refining industries, especially in the areas of fat modification and deodorisation

2008: Hans Christian Holm, Bagsvaerd, Denmark

European Young Lipid Scientists Award

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