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Vera Mazurak holds a PhD in Nutrition Metabolism from the University of Alberta. As a Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, her research focuses on Nutrition Metabolism, specifically in lipid metabolism and its role in cancer-related issues. Mazurak's current studies aim to define nutritional requirements in cancer patients and explore ways to prevent or overcome malnutrition due to chemotherapy and advanced disease. She investigates how specific nutrients can alter gene expression and how proteins relate to the invasive phenotype of cancer. In addition to her research, she teaches courses including AFNS 556 - Nutrition Lifespan, which covers the influence of nutrients on human growth and aging, and NU FS 401 - Undergraduate Research Project, where she supervises laboratory studies for third- and fourth-year students. Her contributions to the field have been published in various journals such as the British Journal of Cancer, Clinical Nutrition, and the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management