An international conference on carotenoids and their health benefits
Official title: 2025 Carotenoids Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11068188 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about bringing together scientists to share new ideas and discoveries about carotenoids, the colorful pigments in fruits and veggies, and how they might help keep us healthy, especially in preventing cancer and heart disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HD117482-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11068188 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals interested in nutrition, cancer prevention, and cardiovascular health, particularly those who consume carotenoid-rich foods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables or those with specific dietary restrictions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This conference brings together scientists from various fields to discuss the latest research on carotenoids, which are important pigments found in many fruits and vegetables. Attendees will share unpublished findings and engage in discussions about how carotenoids can impact human health, including their roles in cancer prevention and cardiovascular disease. The event emphasizes diversity and aims to foster collaboration among researchers at all career stages. Participants will learn about the biochemical processes involving carotenoids and their potential benefits for health and nutrition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary recommendations and interventions that enhance health outcomes related to cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and research on carotenoids have shown promising results in understanding their health benefits, indicating that this approach is supported by existing scientific evidence.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moran, Nancy E — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Moran, Nancy E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.