• Li Ka Shing (LKS) Centre for Health Research Innovation

Mission Statement

We are interested in fundamental and translational aspects of lipid metabolism in nutrition-related chronic diseases. In particular, how dietary (intestinal) derived lipids and their metabolism contribute to, or alleviate pathways that cause cardiovascular etiology.

We are keen to appreciate how the etiology of early obesity, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes accelerates CVD complications and influence lipid homeostasis. Our dynamic and vibrant group fosters a supportive research environment for staff/trainees in order to build capacity and facilitate unique inter-disciplinary scientific training.

Our Recent Scientific Publications

  1. Yosdel Soto, Arletty Hernández, Roger Sarduy, Victor Brito, Sylvie Marleau, Donna F. Vine, Ana M. Vázquez, Spencer D. Proctor.   Monoclonal Antibody chP3R99 Reduces Subendothelial Retention of Atherogenic Lipoproteins in Insulin‐Resistant Rats: Acute Treatment Versus Long‐Term Protection as an Idiotypic Vaccine for Atherosclerosis. Journal of the American Heart Association.  27 June 2024, Volume 13, Number 13.  https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.032419
  2. Tianna Rusnak, Jessy Azarcoya-Barrera, Alexander Makarowski, Rene Jacobs, Caroline Richard, Plant- and Animal-Derived Dietary Sources of Phosphatidylcholine Have Differential Effects on Immune Function in The Context of A High-Fat Diet in Male Wistar Rats.  Journal of Nutrition. April 2024, Volume 154, Issue 6, Pages 1936-1944.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.04.004
  3. Spencer Proctor, Maggie Wang, Donna F. Vine, Paolo Raggi.  Predictive utility of remnant cholesterol in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Literature Review.  Current Opinion in Cardiology.  March 2024, 39(9A). DOI:  10.1097/HCO.0000000000001140
  4. Sophie Lalonde-Bester, Mishal Milik, Reihaneh Masoumi, Katie Ng, Simran Sidhu, Mahua Ghosh, Donna F. Vine.  Prevalence and Etiology of Eating Disorders in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Scoping Review.  Literature Review.  Advances in Nutrition.  February 2024, 15(6):100193.  DOI:  10.1016/j.advnut.2024.100193

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