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Experts in Nutrition
Linda J. Wykes Kristine G. Koski Stan Kubow Grace S. Marquis Hugo Melgar-Quiñonez Hope A. Weiler Harriet V. Kuhnlein Katherine Gray-Donald Louise Thibault Mirey Karavetian Zainab Taha Axen, Kathleen Sergio A. Burgos Vilceu Bordignon Dr. Laura Palanker Musselman Carol A DeNysschen Amanda Newell Teresa Drake Jeannette Davidson Tina M Colaizzo-Anas View MoreLuis Agellon received his BSc and PhD degrees from McMaster University and postdoctoral training at The Johns Hopkins University (USA). He held faculty positions at Columbia University (USA) and University of Alberta before joining the faculty at McGill University.
Our research looks at how nutrients and other compounds found in foods control genes in the body, and how ingestion of certain types of nutrients cause chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and gallstone disease. We also study how certain compounds that are naturally found in fruits and vegetables impact on gene function and promote health. By understanding how these compounds affect metabolism, our lab hopes to develop new strategies that help to prevent or lessen the severity of chronic diseases.