Luis B. Agellon
food science and nutrition
Nutra Biogen Inc
Greece
Biography
Luis Agellon received his BSc and PhD degrees from McMaster University and postdoctoral training at The Johns Hopkins University (USA).
Research Interest
Our research looks at how nutrients and other compounds found in foods control genes in the body, and how ingestion of certain types of nutrients cause chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and gallstone disease. We also study how certain compounds that are naturally found in fruits and vegetables impact on gene function and promote health. By understanding how these compounds affect metabolism, our lab hopes to develop new strategies that help to prevent or lessen the severity of chronic diseases.
