Mission Statement
Mission Statement
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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.
Participants Needed
Participants Needed
Latest News
Latest News
Edmonton Journal: October 1, 2026, Thirsty? Edmonton product developers enter the sports drink market
CBC Listen: October 12, 2026, A new sports drink developed in Sherwood Park hopes to do more than just quench your thirst. Austin Swiniarski is the founder and CEO of Best Hydrate and Spencer Proctor is the chief scientific officer for the brand.
CBC Listen: October 12, 2026, A new sports drink developed in Sherwood Park hopes to do more than just quench your thirst. Austin Swiniarski is the founder and CEO of Best Hydrate and Spencer Proctor is the chief scientific officer for the brand.
PCOS has a new name!
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). For more info: The Lancet & PMOS Together Website).
PCOS Together & MCVD Lab Team
Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park (13221 Buena Vista Rd NW, Edmonton, AB), May 23, 2026.
This Women’s Health Research Month, we are celebrating two decades of the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute!
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YouTube: Women's Health
Part 4
PCOS in Primary Care by Drs. Mahua Ghosh, Julia Carter & Donna Vine
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PEARLS for Practice
Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science: Annual Report 2024-25
PCOS/PMOS Patient Partner Featured at Ceremony for Largest Gift in UofA History for Women’s and Children’s Health
Learn more about how WCHRI is transforming lives to help women and children thrive
The 2025-2026 RIP Seminar Series will be continuing with a presentation by Dr. Caroline Richard
Title: Understanding the obesity-related immune dysfunction: findings from the NutrIMM study
Recent Publications
Recent Publications
Genevieve Vine, Simone Persaud, Austin Swiniarski, Eva Rosaasen-Uwiera and Spencer D. Proctor. Revisiting the need for innovative oral hydration technologies. Frontiers in Nutrition. 13:1851906. September 22, 2026. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2026.1851906.
Sydora BC, Ghosh M, Chambers S, Haase A, Davenport M, Beaulieu, Thompson R, Windram J, Becher H, Raggi P, Vine DF. Effect of fish oil as an adjunct therapy to metformin on vascular and cardiac health in women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome: protocol for a randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial. BMJ Open. 2026 Sep 18;16(9):e124025. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-124025.
Rusnak T, Azarcoya-Barrera J, Rayane Braga Tibaes J, Mandour B, Richard C. Immunomodulatory Properties of Choline and its Dietary Forms throughout the Lifespan. J Nutr 2026 Sep;156(9):101699. doi: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101699
Long C, Neyedly JGI, Rahman R, Aldana-Hernandez P, Diether N, Bourrie B, Jacobs R, Richard C, Power C, Willing BP. Postprandial stability and individual variation in plasma indole metabolites linked to microbial tryptophan catabolism after standardized feeding. Journal of Functional Foods. 144:107434. September 2026. 10.1016/j.jff.2026.107434
Reihane Taheri and Spencer D. Proctor. Non-fasting Remnant Cholesterol as an Independent Risk Factor for Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease. Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences. 2026;7(3):18-24. https://www.cardiologyresearchjournal.com/articles/non-fasting-remnant-cholesterol-as-an-independent-risk-factor-for-atherosclerotic-vascular-disease.html
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