Current Projects

Gene and diet interactions as determinants of fasting plasma lipoproteins levels and cardiovascular risk in population studies.
Gene and diet interactions as determinants of postprandial plasma lipoproteins levels in metabolic studies.
Discovery of new gene loci/DNA markers associated with plasma lipoproteins concentrations, cardiovascular risk and healthy aging.
Crosscultural genetic population studies aimed to unravel the worldwide variation in the prevalence of diabetes and obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Genetic factors determining variability in dietary response to hypocholesterolemic interventions.
Genetic factors determining physical performance and response to exercise training.
Aging and candidate longevity gene discovery in model systems.

Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging - Tufts University