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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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

Dr. Spencer Proctor:
MCVD Research Laboratory Google Site: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/mcvd-lab/home
Edmonton Remnant Cholesterol Protocol Website:  erase.ualberta.ca 
Edmonton Remnant Cholesterol Protocol Google Site:  https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/erase/home
Athletes Nutrition Google Site: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/athletes-nutrition/home
The Cardiovascular Vaccine Project Website: CardioVacc.ualberta.ca
LinkedIn: spencer-proctor
ResearchGate: Spencer-Proctor
X:  @ProctorMCVDLab
Instagram: @spencerdproctor
ERASE Instagram:  @Youth Fish Oil Study
YouTube:@mcvdlaberasecardiovaccpcos5457
CardioVacc Vimeo: Cardiovascular Vaccine Project

Dr. Donna Vine:
MCVD Research Laboratory Google Site: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/mcvd-lab/home
PMOS Together Website: pcos.together.ualberta.ca
PMOS Together Google Site: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/pmostogether/home
LinkedIn:  vine-donna
ResearchGate: Donna F Vine
Instagram: pmostogether
X: ‎@PMOSTogether
YouTube:@mcvdlaberasecardiovaccpcos5457
Vimeo: PMOSTogether
Facebook:  PMOS Together
Patient Partner Facebook:  PCOS Support Group

Dr. Rene Jacobs:
MCVD Research Laboratory Google Site: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/mcvd-lab/home
ResearchGate: Rene L. Jacobs
X:  @JacobsLabUofA
Instgram: rl_jacobs

Caroline Richard:
MCVD Research Laboratory Google Site: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/mcvd-lab/home
Caroline Richard Lab Team Website: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/carolinerichardlab/bio
LinkedIn: caroline-richard
ResearchGate: Caroline Richard