MCVD Lab. Employment and Trainee Opportunities

MSc Graduate Student

Dr. René Jacobs Lab:

Dr. Jacobs’ program incorporates “state of the science” in vivo techniques, biochemical analysis and nutrigenomics as part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach seeking to understand the complex interactions involved in the etiology of obesity, T2DM and other chronic diseases. The specific areas of focus for his research program are:

A. Study the role of the vagus nerve in regulating hepatic lipid metabolism and whole-body energy metabolism.

B. Investigate the role of micronutrients (folate, cobolamin and choline) in the development of obesity and insulin resistance.

C. Determine the importance of phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis in chylomicron secretion.

For more information on Dr. Jacobs’ research: Dr. René Jacobs – Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases Laboratory

If you are interested in learning more about a MSc graduate student position in Dr. Jacobs’ lab, please email rjacobs@ualberta.ca and/or call his office at 1+(780) 492-2343.