Current Projects

Curcumin inhibits atherosclerosis by suppressing aP2, a fatty acid binding protein (FABP-4) expression and inflammation in LDLr-/- mice. (grant funded by USDA- AFRI)
Adiposity and outcomes of clinically localized prostate cancer. (grant funded by NCI)
The addition of whole grains to the diets of adults: A study of digestive health and natural defenses. (grant funded by General Mills)
The effects of dietary restriction and curcumin supplementation with and without piperine on body weight loss, adiposity and immune responses with caloric restriction in C57/BL mice. (funded by HNRCA pilot program)
The effects of high fat diet, alcohol, age and dietary antioxidants on hepatic CRP levels in laboratory rodents. (project funded by VBL CRIS)
Effect of early age vitamin E supplementation on atherosclerosis in LDLr-/- mice. (funded by
Tocopheryl phosphate modulation of gene transcription: role in lipid metabolism and inflammation. (funded by HNRCA pilot program)
Modulation of lipid accumulation in monocytes/macrophages by curcumin (project funded by VBL CRIS)
Regulation angiogenesis by alpha-tocopherol and alpha-to
Supplementation with high gamma-tocopherol prevents induction of inflammatory gene expression in stimulated T cells. (project funded by BASF)