Kern Lipid Conference 2026


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Lipids and Lipoproteins in Cardiometabolic and Neurodegenerative Diseases


August 10-12, 2026

Organizers:  Kimberley Bruce, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus & Clair Crewe, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine

Kern Lipid Conference

The first Aspen Lipid Conference was held in 1985 to promote science relating to the broad areas of lipid, cholesterol, bile acid and lipoprotein metabolism. In 1996, to honor the legacy of Fred Kern, Jr., the conference was renamed to The Kern Lipid Conference by an unanimous vote of the Board of Directors.

The emphasis of the Conference is to provide an open forum where scientists from both academia and industry can meet and discuss science related to lipid metabolism.


Breckenridge, Colorado

The 2026 Kern Lipid Conference will be held in Breckenridge, Colorado at the Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center. The town of Breckenridge is located 2 hours west of Denver in a beautiful alpine surrounding nestled at the base of the Brekendridge ski area. Travel to Breckenridge is easy with shuttle service available from Denver to Breakenridge/Keystone.

Attend a world class meeting and in your free time, enjoy an outdoor adventure in the picturesque Rocky Mountains including hiking, mountain biking, fishing and white water rafting!

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center is located at the base of the Breckenridge ski area. Breckenridge is the ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking exciting activities during the warmer months. With its lush greenery, refreshing mountain air, and breathtaking alpine vistas, it provides the perfect setting for a variety of outdoor adventures.

The Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center offers a full-service property all in close promity to outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking and downtown Breckenridge.

Download 2026 Agenda 

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Sneak Preview of the Kern Lipid Conference 2026

  • Monday, August 10, 2026
  •     Session 1 -  Peripheral Lipids and Neurodegenerative Disease
  •     Session 2 -  Causative Factors in Hyperlipidemia
  •     Session 3 -  Advances in Lipoproteins
  • Tuesday, August 11, 2026
  •     Session 4 -  Lipid Signaling
  •     Session 5 -  Lipids and Immunometabolism
  •     Session 6 -  Emerging Technologies in Lipid Analysis and Imaging
  • Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  •     Session 7 -  ApoE and Apolipoproteins
  •     Session 8 -  Lipid Droplets and Lipophagy
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Kaitlyn Murphy km1566@georgetown.edu
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