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Highlights from the 24th workshop on vitamin D in Austin, September 2022
Mark B Meyer1, Carlos Bernal-Mizrachi2, Daniel D Bikle3
1Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
|January 13, 2023
Summary
The 24th Workshop on Vitamin D convened global experts to discuss diverse vitamin D research. This summary highlights key findings, sessions, and awards from the 2022 meeting.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Endocrinology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- The 24th Workshop on Vitamin D is a premier international forum for researchers.
- Vitamin D research spans multiple disciplines, including health, disease, and basic science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the proceedings of the 24th Workshop on Vitamin D.
- To provide an overview of the diverse research presented.
- To highlight key sessions, awards, and presentations.
Main Methods:
- Review of workshop abstracts and presentations.
- Synthesis of information from individual sessions.
- Identification of emerging trends and significant findings.
Main Results:
- The workshop covered a broad spectrum of vitamin D research globally.
- Keynote lectures and sessions addressed critical areas of vitamin D metabolism and function.
- Awards recognized outstanding contributions to the field.
Conclusions:
- The 24th Workshop on Vitamin D successfully convened international experts.
- The event showcased the dynamic and evolving nature of vitamin D research.
- Future research directions were implicitly highlighted through presented work.
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