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XVII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LACTOFERRIN
Structure, Function & Applications
09-13 NOVEMBER 2025, Mazatlán (MÉXICO)
Lactoferrin, a multifunctional cationic iron-binding glycoprotein, is constitutively synthesized by exocrine glands and by neutrophils following induction. The multitargeting functions of Lactoferrin can be dependent or independent from its iron-binding ability.
Although Lactoferrin is classified as dietary supplement, a critical point is that commercial Lactoferrin preparations suffer from a lack of standardization, often resulting in an endless debate on its actual efficacy.
Since 2017 onwards, the Lactoferrin Conference has pointed out the importance of quality standard assessment for commercial Lactoferrin products in terms of iron content, integrity, glycosylation pattern, presence of isoforms and contaminants. This topic will be also critically discussed during the 2025 Conference.
One of the main aims of the 2025 Conference will be to better disclose the molecular mechanisms at the base of Lactoferrin functionality, as well as to discuss about the clinical outcomes.
A lively discussion will greatly contribute to increase Lactoferrin potential therapeutic applications on human and animal health and wellness.
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMITEE ON LACTOFERRIN
Bo LONNERDAL (President) (USA)
• Nidia LEON-SICAIROS (México) Chair
• Theresa OCHOA (Perú)
• Katsufumi OTSUKI (Japan)
• Anthony B. SCHRYVERS (Canada)
• Piera VALENTI (Italy)
• Vadim B. VASILYEV (Russia)
• Hans VOGEL (Canada)
• Jianhua WANG (China)
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Nidia LEÓN-SICAIROS (CHAIR)
Lourdes SANCHEZ (UNIZAR, SPAIN)
Paola LEÓN-MIMILA (UNAM, MÉXICO)
Elisa DRAGO-SERRANO (UAM, MÉXICO)
HISTORY.
The International Conferences on Lactoferrin Structure, Function and Applications are held every two years: in Hawaii (USA) in 1993 and 1995, Le Touquet (France) 1997, Sapporo (Japan) 1999, Calgary (Canada) 2001, Capri (Italy) 2003, Honolulu (USA) 2005, Nice (France) 2007, Beijing (China) 2009, Mazatlán (Mexico) 2011, Rome (Italy) 2013, Nagoya (Japan) 2015, Rome (Italy) 2017, Lima (Perú) 2019, Beijing (China) 2021 and Rome (Italy) 2023.
Since 1960’s, when the protein was first isolated both from human and bovine milk, the number of publications on lactoferrin structures, biochemical properties and biological functions is significantly increasing.
At the beginning of 2025 the total number of international papers concerning different activities of human and bovine Lactoferrin in native and recombinant form is around 10,522 with a high increase in the last years. There are more than 100 registered clinical studies worldwide.
In the past three years, more than 90 papers have been published concerning the role of lactoferrin and its peptides against SARS-CoV-2, of which 60 papers are reviews or commentary. It is notable to underline that only few papers have unveiled the molecular mechanisms in in vitro study and the efficacy toward COVID-19 in clinical studies. Of note, concerning the clinical studies, only 4 reported the efficacy of Lf against COVID-19, while in the other 7, Lf has been tested as biomarker of a disease.
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MAIN TOPICS
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RESOURCES
At least 10 Selected papers from the 17th International Conference on Lactoferrin will be published free of charge
in a Special issue on “Lactoferrin” in Biochemistry Cell Biology.
https://cdnsciencepub.com/journal/bcb
Associate Editor Hans J. Vogel
Guest Associate Nidia León-Sicairos
REGISTRATION
Electronic Registration Form will be open the MAY 26th, 2025 (800 USD for regular registration) and closed the SEPTEMBER 19th, 2025.
Registration for graduate students is half price (400 USD)
However, it will be then possible to register until OCTOBER 15th, 2025, but the registration fees will be 950 USD for regular and 450 USD for student registrations.
Finally, it will be possible to register at the Conference location, but the registration fees will be 1,100 USD for regular and 550 USD for student registrations.
Please note that the registration fees include:
-Admission to scientific sessions
-Program and Abstract book
-Coffee Breaks & Lunches 9-12 November 2025
The registration is required to submit the abstract for oral and/or poster presentation as well as to participate to the scientific sessions.
The registration fee for each accompanying Person is free and not include the participation to scientific sessions. The different social programs are in progress. If requested, the cost of the Gala Dinner must be paid at the moment of the Registration.
REGISTRATION FEES |
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| Electronic registration by May 26th to September 19th, 2025 | Early Registration | ||
| Regular | Students | ||
| 800 USD | 400 USD | ||
| By September 20th to October 15th | Late Registration | ||
| Regular | Students | ||
| 950 USD | 450 USD | ||
| By 9th to 12th November, 2025 | On-site Registration | ||
| Regular | Students | ||
| 1100 USD | 550 USD | ||
| Accompanying person | 0 USD | 0 USD | 0 USD |
The registration fee for each accompanying Person is free and not include the participation to scientific sessions. The different social programs are in progress. If requested, the cost of the Gala Dinner must be paid at the moment of the Registration.
ABSTRACTS
You are invited to submit your abstract for oral, poster or exhibit communications, no later than September 19th, 2025.
Please, abide the deadline to contribute to the success of the XVI International Conference on Lactoferrin.
The instructions below must be followed
Abstract E-form Information
STUDENT AWARDS
The Genevieve Spik Awards will be chosen and given to the best students from their submissions and reports. The winners selected among qualified Students/Post-doctoral Fellows under 35 years old will receive a sum intended to cover the accommodation fees for 4 nights in the Host Hotel and/or to reimburse registration fee.
Applicants are invited to submit an abstract for an oral presentation to be given during the Conference. Applicants are requested to fill in both the Electronic Registration Form and the Abstract E-form.
Caution: the birth date of the applicant must be indicated in both Abstract and Registration Forms. Moreover, they must forward by e-mail (nidialeon@uas.edu.mx) a photocopy of the page of their passport displaying their photo, surname, first name, birth date, etc.
In addition to the Abstract Submission, a short letter from the applicant’s Supervisor is requested. The Supervisor is asked to provide a brief synopsis of the applicant’s overall contribution to the work being presented, as well as a summary of the resources available for the applicant’s attendance at the Conference.
This letter must be sent by mail to nidialeon@uas.edu.mx, Chair of the XVII International Lactoferrin Conference.
The Student Award Abstracts and accompanying Supervisor letters must be submitted before September 19th, 2025. The applicants will be advised of the decision of the Organizing Committee before Octuber 25th, 2025.
SPONSORS.
To whom it may concern,
I am writing this letter to request your support for the upcoming XVII International Conference on Lactoferrin Structure, Function & Applications that will be held in Mazatlán, México, from 9th to 13th November 2025 at Hotel el Cid Resorts, Mazatlán Sinaloa, México. Support from our commercial sponsors has been instrumental in maintaining the quality of the meeting in the past, and we would greatly appreciate any financial commitment that you will be able to provide for the XVII Conference on Lactoferrin.
The Organizing Committee will invite scientists and enterprises to present the different perspectives and applications of this fascinating glycoprotein. This Conference is not only a spectacular meeting to share information and knowledge about Lactoferrin, but also a pivotal help to build an experimental procedure to carry out the common analysis for Lactoferrin iron saturation, purity, stability, integrity, glycosylation pattern, presence of isoform, derived peptides as well as contaminants. One of the main aims of the 2025 Conference will be to better disclose the molecular mechanisms at the base of different Lactoferrin functions as well as to discuss about the related clinical outcomes.
The information on the XVII Conference on Lactoferrin are available on the website: https://mylactoferrin.org/#resources. A series of emails will be progressively sent for the updates that will appear on the website. This Conference will be under the supervision and control of both the International Scientific Committee composed of the following researchers Bo LONNERDAL (USA), Nidia LEON-SICAIROS (Mexico), Theresa OCHOA (Peru), Katsufumi OTSUKI (Japan), Anthony SCHRYVERS (Canada), Piera VALENTI (Italy), Vadim B. VASILYEV (Russia), Hans VOGEL (Canada) and Jianhua WANG (China) as well as the Local Organizing Committee.
The scientific program will consist of a combination of Invited Speakers chosen through review of the current scientific literature and Oral and Poster presentations selected from the submitted abstracts. The Company will organize the presentation of its activities on the space ascribed to it by the Organizing Committee and will present its activities on Commercial Exhibit Form according to the Main Topics of the Conference. The Company will also be able to send an Oral or Poster Abstract in the specific Form: https://mylactoferrin.org/#resources
We would appreciate if you could inform us of your decision regarding your ability to sponsor the Conference at your earliest convenience and would also strongly advise you to make your accommodation bookings as soon as possible. There will be substantial savings if bookings are made as soon as possible at the Hotel El Cid Mazatlan (https://www.elcid.com/mazatlan/el-cid-castilla-beach-hotel/)
We are proposing five options for levels of sponsorship for the Conference that have the following conditions:
1- Top Sponsor – 15,000.00 USD: Name ± logo on 'opening' page for the conference web site (also listed on the sponsorship page), Name ± logo inside front & back cover of the abstract book, Name ± logo on poster board at entrance to oral presentations, preferred choice of location for exhibit tables provided free of charge. (also listed on the sponsorship page), Name ± logo inside front & back cover of the abstract book, Name ± logo on poster board at entrance to oral presentations, preferred choice of location for exhibit tables provided free of charge. In addition, the color acknowledgement board in which your company Logo and name are listed will be placed in front of conference main background wall near chair desk/speaker. In addition, also a video for your company could be projected during the meeting and webpage.
2- Platinum Sponsor -10,000.00 USD: Name ± logo on 'opening' page for the conference web site (also listed on the sponsorship page), Name ± logo inside front & back cover of the abstract book, Name ± logo on poster board at entrance to oral presentations, preferred choice of location for exhibit tables provided free of charge.
3- Gold Sponsor - 5,000.00 USD: Name ± logo on the sponsorship page of the www site, Name ± logo inside the back cover of the abstract book, exhibit table.
4- Silver Sponsor – 2,500.00 USD: Name inside back cover of abstract book, exhibit table.
5- Ivory Sponsor – 1,000.00 USD: Name inside back cover of abstract book, exhibit table, if available, for 1.700 USD fee.
Once the level of sponsorship has been decided upon, we will provide contracts outlining the commitments associated with receipt of the funding.
We are proposing five options for levels of sponsorship for the conference that have the following conditions:
| Level of sponsorship | ||
| Top Sponsor |
$15,000.00 USD | ▪ Name ± logo on 'opening' page for the conference web site (also listed on the sponsorship page) ▪ Name ± logo inside front & back cover of the abstract book ▪ Name ± logo on poster board at entrance to oral presentations, preferred choice of location for exhibit tables provided free of charge. (also listed on the sponsorship page). ▪ Name ± logo inside front & back cover of the abstract book. ▪ Name ± logo on poster board at entrance to oral presentations, preferred choice of location for exhibit tables provided free of charge. ▪ In addition, the color acknowledgement board in which your company logo and name are listed will be placed in front of conference main background wall near chair desk/speaker. ▪ In addition, also a video for your company could be projected during the meeting and webpage. |
| Platinum Sponsor |
$10,000.00 USD | ▪ Name ± logo on 'opening' page for the conference web site (also listed on the sponsorship page). ▪ Name ± logo inside front & back cover of the abstract book. ▪ Name ± logo on poster board at entrance to oral presentations, preferred choice of location for exhibit tables provided free of charge. |
| Gold Sponsor |
$5,000.00 USD | ▪ Name ± logo on the sponsorship page of the www site. ▪ Name ± logo inside the back cover of the abstract book, exhibit table. |
| Silver Sponsor |
$2,500.00 USD | ▪ Name inside back cover of abstract book, exhibit table. |
| Ivory Sponsor |
$1,000.00 USD | ▪ Name inside back cover of abstract book, exhibit table, if available, for 1.700 USD fee. |
NEWS
The Local Committee inform you that an advertising film of 2 minutes relating to the Company and its lactoferrin products can be projected during the breaks. For Top and Platinum Sponsors the advertising film will be free, while it will cost 500 euros for Gold, Silver and Ivory Sponsors.
Prof. Nidia LEON-SICAIROS
Top Sponsors:
AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF SINALOA