International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL)

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The purpose of the Society is to increase understanding through research and education of the role of fatty acids and lipids in health and disease.

Our Aims

The Aims of the Society shall be achieved through:

a. Sponsoring regional and international meetings;

b. linking with other organisations which are national, regional or international, and joining efforts to promote the aims of the Society;

c. promoting research on fatty acids and lipids;

d. educating professionals and the public about fatty acids and lipids in human nutrition; and

e. serving as a clearing-house for the media in disseminating facts regarding fatty acids and lipids in human nutrition.
Background

In March 1990 the Second International Conference on the Health Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Seafoods was held in Washington D.C. At the time of the conference the Organising Committee of the conference proposed the establishment of an International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) with Dr Alexander Leaf as President, Dr Jorn Dyerberg , Vice President, and Dr Artemis P.Simopoulos, Secretary/Treasurer. In March 1991 the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids was established as a 501(a) tax exempt organisation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Dr Leaf. The stated purpose of the Society is to increase understanding through research and education of the role of dietary fatty acids and lipids in health and disease.