Welcome

We are pleased to announce that leading scientists from around the globe will come together at the 7th International Garlic Symposium to be held in Munich, Germany, in April 2024.

In this symposium, scientists will present the latest scientific discoveries from frontline research of garlic and its constituents in health promotion and disease prevention.

We warmly invite food chemists, nutritionists, pharmacists, medical doctors and research scholars to attend the Symposium.

Sincerely,

Matthew Budoff

Chair

Professor of Medicine, UCLA Endowed Chair of Preventive Cardiology, USA

Norbert Weiss

Chair

Professor of Medicine and Vascular Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

Previous International Garlic Symposiums (IGSs)

6th IGS May 28 – 30, 2019

Venue: Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Chair: Dr. Matthew Budoff, UCLA School of Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Dr. Hitoshi Ashida, Kobe University
Theme: Recent Progress in Basic and Clinical Studies of Garlic and Its Constituents in Health Promotion

Program 2019.pdf

5th IGS March 4 – 6, 2014

Venue: St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, One Monarch Beach Resort, CA, USA
Chair: Dr. Matthew Budoff, UCLA School of Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Dr. Susan S. Percival, University of Florida
Theme: Role of Garlic in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Metabolic Syndrome and Immunology

Program 2014.pdf

4th IGS April 9 – 11, 2005

Venue: Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington, D.C., USA
Chair: Dr. Richard S. Rivlin, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Dr. Matthew Budoff, UCLA School of Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Theme: Significance of Garlic and its Constituents in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Program2005.pdf

3rd IGS November 14 – 17, 1998

Venue: Newport Beach Marriott Hotel California, USA
Chair: Dr. John A. Milner, The Pennsylvania University
Dr. Richard S. Rivlin, Cornell University Medical College
Theme: Recent Advances on the Nutritional Benefits Accompanying the Use of Garlic as a Supplement

Program 1998.pdf

2nd IGS May 23 – 25, 1994

Venue: Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington, D.C., USA
Chair: Dr. Paul A. Lachance, Rutgers – The State University New Brunswich
Theme: Phytochemicals in Garlic, Soy, and Licorice -Research Update and Implications-

Program 1994.pdf

1st IGS August 28 – 30, 1990

Venue: The Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C., USA
Chair: Dr. Robert I. Lin, Nutrition International Company
Theme: First World Congress on the Health Significance of Garlic and Garlic Constituents

Program 1990.pdf