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Spencer Proctor is a trained physiologist and cardiovascular scientist based in Canada. He was appointed to the Alberta Institute of Human Nutrition at the University of Alberta in 2004 and founded the Metabolic Cardiovascular Diseases (MCVD) Laboratory. His research program integrates expertise in nutrition, metabolism, physiology, behavior, and the health implications of food on chronic disease. Dr. Proctor's focus includes understanding dietary lipid absorption and metabolism as it relates to health, cardiovascular risk, and metabolic syndrome. He investigates the interaction of lipids with arterial vessels, their contribution to atherosclerosis and insulin resistance, and the novel bio-activities of dietary fatty acids in managing metabolic syndrome. He has pioneered techniques in imaging to study how lipoprotein particles interact with arterial tissues, contributing to atherogenic processes. His work emphasizes the role of non-fasting lipids in predicting cardiovascular risk and explores broader nutritional aspects through collaborations with various researchers.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management