• 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. Bouguerra K, Chen Y-M, Romaine A, Ducommun N, Cardey P-F, Bourhis E, Andreazza P, Valente D, Bah M, Richard C.  Journal Pre-proof Improvement of tribological behavior of stainless steels in food cleaning process by sodium hydrogen carbonate Improvement of tribological behavior of stainless steels in food cleaning process by sodium hydrogen carbonate.  Tribology International, 2025 Feb, Volume 202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2024.110382   (IF=6.1).

    2. Elmihi KA, Leonard K-A, Nelson R, Thiesen A, Clugston RD, Jacobs RL.  The emerging role of ethanolamine phosphate phospholyase in regulating hepatic phosphatidylethanolamine and plasma lipoprotein metabolism in mice.  FASEB Journal, 2024 Sept.  https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.202401321R  (IF=4.4).

    3. Proctor S, Wang M, Vine DF, Raggi P. Predictive Utility of Remnant Cholesterol in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.  Current Opinion in Lipidology. 2024 Jul 1;39(4):300-307. PMID: 38456429.    (IF=1.98).

    4. Soto Y, Hernandez A, Sarduy R, Brito V, Marleau S, Vine DF, Vazquez AM, Proctor S. 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.  J Am Heart Assoc.  2024 Jul 2;13(13):e032419.  PMID: 38934863.   (IF=5).

    5. Lalonde-Bester S, Malik M, Sidhu S, Ng K, Masoumi M, Ghosh M, Vine DF,  Prevalence and Etiology of Eating Disorders in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Scoping Review.  Advances in Nutrition.  2024 Apr;15(4):100193.  PMID: 38408541.   (IF=8).

 

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