The following funded research projects are utilizing the expertise of the Center.
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Kris-Etherton (PI) 1/1/2005-12/31/2009
BOLD (Beef as part of an Optimal Lean Diet) Effects on Established and Emerging Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Factors: A Comparison to Pharmaceutical Treatments
AICR/California Walnut Commission
Vanden Heuvel (PI) 7/1/2007-6/30/2009
Effects of walnut oil and extracts on adipocyte/breast cancer epithelial communication
California Walnut Commission
Kris-Etherton(PI) 10/1/2007-9/30/2009
Postprandial Effects of Walnut Components vs. Whole Walnuts on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Platelet Function and Endothelial Function in Volunteers with Moderate Hypercholesterolemia
Peanut Institute
Kris-Etherton(PI) 4/1/2007-3/31/2010
The effect of peanut consumption on inflammatory status and measures of plasma lipids, endothelial function, satiety and oxidative stress, and gene expression associated with these markers
McCormick Institute
West (PI) 5/1/2008-4/30/2010
Health benefits of spices: A mechanism-based approach to understanding the improvement of inflammation and cardiovascular risk factors
General Mills
Kris-Etherton(PI) 4/1/2009-3/31/2011
Grains Reduce Adiposity and Improve Nutrition (GRAIN) Study
