Welcome to The International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS).
We are the official leading source for information regarding adipose biology and
related technology.

Our Objectives

To bring together as members, professionals of the science, medical and industry areas for productive collaborations around the adipose tissue research in all its possible fields.

To create a platform where our members can collaborate actively, discussing, commenting and sharing information which may be directly translated to therapeutic applications.

IFATS is currently the world’s only interdisciplinary fat tissue society. We are committed to serve as the premier global incubator in the field of fat applied technology

Our Areas of Interest

IFATS current scientific areas of interest relate to facilitating the development of treatments for excess body fat, the generation of new fat tissue for reconstruction after cancer or birth-related defects and the use of adipose tissue as a source of mesenchymal stem cells that have the potential to regenerate and repair different body issues.

Leadership Board

Founder’s Chair Past-president 2003 Dr. Ramon Llull		Chairman Past-president 2004 Dr. Peter Rubin		Founder Past-president 2005 Dr. Adam J. Katz		Founder Dr. William Futrell		Honorary Board Member Past-president 2007 Dr. Keith L. March
Co-president 2009 Dr. Sang Hong Baek		Co-president 2009 Dr. Jae-Ho Jeong		Dr. Jeff Gimble		Past-presidents 2008 Dr. Louis Castiella Dr. Anne Bouloumie		President elect Dr. Spencer Brown