Who We Are

Mission

The Mission of the National Lipid Association (NLA) to enhance the science and practice of lipidology and promote optimal cardiometabolic health.

Operating Principles

Consistent with our Mission, the NLA is guided by the following operating principles:

• Health Equity: The NLA will promote health equity in all aspects of the organization.
• Professionalism: The NLA will enhance medical knowledge, clinical skills, and related business activities that provide for more effective patient outcomes. Promoting and sustaining the highest ethical standards will be an essential component of these activities.
• Science: The NLA will provide a platform to highlight gaps in scientific knowledge and to report on evolving and future needs in the related sciences.
• Public Service: The NLA will enhance efforts to reduce death and disability related to disorders of lipid metabolism in patients.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: The NLA will strive to provide professional activities that serve the members of the NLA. All related health professionals will be able to join, train and be represented to the scope of their practice.
• Continuous Growth & Development: The NLA will promote responsible outreach to all regions of the country to make available the benefits of the NLA in every community.
• Business Ethics: The NLA will promote its activities with the utmost respect to acceptable business practices, ensuring all interactions will be undertaken in a responsible and ethical fashion.
• Cooperation: The NLA will be supportive of other organizations with common purposes and values and will seek active interactions with such organizations.

Lipid Specialist

The NLA defines a Lipid Specialist as a healthcare professional certified by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) or Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (ACCL) specializing in the identification and management of dyslipidemia and related metabolic disorders which lead to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and other morbidities.

History

The NLA was incorporated in Florida in 2002, born from the success Southeast Lipid Association to promote specialization in the area of clinical lipidology.

Leadership

The NLA represents more than 2,500 members across the United States and the world. The NLA Board of Directors is elected annually by the NLA membership to lead the organization between meetings of the membership. Learn more about the NLA Board of Directors and Chapters of the NLA.

Chapters of the NLA

All members of the NLA are assigned to a chapter based on their location. Learn more about the chapters of the NLA and the chapter boards of directors.

Bylaws & Administrative Policies

Learn more about the NLA’s guiding documents and policies.

Past NLA Presidents