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What Is Aldosterone?
Over 1 billion people worldwide are affected by hypertension, heart failure, and metabolic disorders—many linked to aldosterone. Yet, its complexities remain underexplored, making treatment and prevention a challenge.
At the International Aldosterone Conference (IAC), we believe that collaboration drives progress. By uniting top researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders, we turn discoveries into real impact—not just for science, but for the millions of patients who depend on these breakthroughs.
Excellence. Multiplied. Every discovery pushes the boundaries of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health, shaping the future of care.
Aldosterone is a powerful but often overlooked hormone that helps control fluid balance, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels. Its impact goes far beyond what was once understood. When out of balance, it can contribute to hypertension, heart failure, kidney disease, and metabolic disorders.
For years, experts believed aldosterone had a simple role—managing sodium and water retention. But new research tells a different story. Studies now show its connection to inflammation, fibrosis, and long-term disease progression.
It's time to move past old assumptions. Through science, collaboration, and discovery, we are uncovering aldosterone’s true role in human health—and shaping the future of treatment.
Learn more about the history and expanding role of Aldosterone:
Dr. Gordon H. Williams, co-founder of IAC, co-authored a key review on aldosterone’s discovery and its expanding role in human health. The article covers 50 years of research, from its early identification to its connection with fibrosis, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. It also explores how molecular biology and genetics have changed our understanding of this hormone, revealing its impact on kidney, heart, and vascular health. (Williams et al.)
Driving Discovery to Transform Aldosterone Science
What We Do
Advancing, Connecting, Transforming
For over 40 years, the International Aldosterone Conference (IAC) has been at the forefront of aldosterone research and innovation.
We bring together scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to explore new discoveries in cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health.
Our mission is simple: turn groundbreaking research into real-world solutions that lead to better treatments and improved patient care.
Through scientific presentations and meaningful connections, we create a space where experts can collaborate, innovate, and drive change.
Each year, IAC provides a platform for leading discussions and transformative breakthroughs in hypertension, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and metabolic disorders.
Held as a satellite meeting of the Endocrine Society, IAC is where science meets impact—shaping the future of aldosterone-related healthcare.
Collaboration, Innovation, Discovery.
In 1979, a group of scientists came together with a shared focus: to understand aldosterone and its role in health. While often overlooked, they saw its potential to shape the future of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic medicine.
What started as a small gathering of researchers grew into the leading global forum for aldosterone science. Every year, scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders join IAC to share discoveries, exchange ideas, and push the field forward.
IAC has been here since the beginning. Everything we know about aldosterone has been shaped by the people in this room. And as research evolves, we continue to build on that legacy—driving the next breakthroughs in aldosterone science.
Four Decades of Advancing Aldosterone Science
120
Leading researchers, clinicians, and industry experts participate each year.
40+
Years dedicated to advancing aldosterone research and innovation.
16
7
Countries represented by attending scientists and institutions.
Scientific sessions and presentations at each annual conference.
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Global forum solely focused on aldosterone, bringing together the past, present, and future of the field.