The work performed in these laboratories is aimed at a better understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases (primarily heart disease, stroke, and hypertension), metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, and type II diabetes. The role of oxidative stress and inflammation in the causation of these diseases is being investigated, as well as the protective effects of micronutrients and other dietary factors or supplements, such as vitamins C and E, lipoic acid, fish oil, and flavonoids.
