INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES ON VITAMIN D BIOLOGY
ABOUT THE VITAMIN D WORKSHOP
The Vitamin D Workshops are international scientific conferences that bring together basic researchers, clinicians and nutrition experts from around the globe. The Founding Director of the Vitamin D Workshops was Anthony Norman (1938-2019). Since the first congress in 1973, there have been 25 Vitamin D Workshops. We typically host a multi-day forum where the latest research on Vitamin D is presented, debated and shared. The Vitamin D Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in the biology and health implications of Vitamin D. An important outcome of our meeting is publication of a dedicated issue of the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology featuring work presented at the conference. Proceedings from past meetings can be accessed under the Annual Conferences tab.
The Workshops are organized by a dedicated group of internationally recognized scientists who are experts on Vitamin D. A Workshop Executive Committee (WEC) is formed for each meeting and is responsible for planning and implementing the annual meetings. A Program Advisory Committee (PAC) assists in choosing session topics, speakers and awardees for each workshop. Committee members also contribute to editing and reviewing manuscripts for the Proceedings of each Workshop.
As an non-profit organization, we rely on corporate sponsorships, exhibitors and government grants to fund the workshops. Please contact us if you are interested in partnering with us in support of future Vitamin D Workshops.
Behind the Scenes
Leadership
- The Board of Directors of the non-profit Vitamin D Workshop organization consists of internationally recognized PhD and MD scientists with active research programs in Vitamin D. Currently, Dr. James Fleet (University of Texas at Austin) serves as President and Dr. JoEllen Welsh (State University of New York at Albany) serves as CFO.
- The Program Advisory Committee (PAC) is an international group of 30-35 active research scientists with expertise in vitamin D. PAC members assist the Conference Chairs in program planning, abstract ranking and review of manuscripts for the conference proceedings. PAC members are selected by the board.
TONY NORMAN Memorial held Sept 17, 2019
Dr. Anthony Norman, the inspirational leader of the Vitamin D Workshops and a world-renowned vitamin D researcher, passed away in 2019. A formal memorial for Tony was held September 17, 2019 in Riverside, CA to celebrate his life and accomplishments.
Dr. Roger Bouillon, a long term friend and colleague of Tony's, who helped organize the Vitamin D Workshops, presented a wonderful tribute (in the form of a powerpoint presentation) at the Memorial.
READ UC Riverside's "Remembering Distinguished Professor Emeritus Anthony Norman"
