@JacobsLabUofA

Professor, Human Nutrition. Director, Group on Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids

 University of Alberta
Joined September 2013
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Yoni Freedhoff@YoniFreedhoffMay 1
No worries there either medscape.com/viewarticle/no-…
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Yoni Freedhoff@YoniFreedhoffMay 1
My latest in @Medscape: Seems that one by one the fear mongered risks about GLP1s get disproven. No increased suicide risk, no thyroid cancer risk, no blindness risk. But the loudest these days is the muscle loss risk. Well guess what? /1
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None who work at UofA should be remotely surprised by this.
Andrea Dekeseredy@AndieWinnipegJan 7
New documents show while the University of Alberta was under mass budget cuts that resulted in layoffs and a 100% cut to child care funding, the president was spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on travel Expenses have doubled since he took office thegatewayonline.ca/2026/01/…

U of A president's expenses higher than previous president and other institutions - The Gateway

President and Vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan spent $506,901.01 on travel and hospitality in his first term, higher than other presidents.

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Sarcopenia is real, and important in many elderly. The exaggeration’s and misinformation surrounding i)the magnitude of the problem and ii)benefits of unproven solutions in the context of GLP-1 medicines are also real. Keep calm, carry on, and remain data driven #weightlloss
Ash Paul
@pash225 Dec 2025
The Importance and Uncertainties About Preserving Muscle via @ConscienHealth conscienhealth.org/2025/12/t…

The Importance and Uncertainties About Preserving Muscle - ConscienHealth

The attention that goes daily to the subject of preserving muscle and its importance is off the chart. It would help to stay focused on facts.

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Proud to have voted for @_TimCartmell for Mayor. He will serve Edmonton well!
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WCHRI member Donna Vine is helping transform care for women with PCOS, a condition affecting fertility and long-term health. Her team’s new patient and doctor care pathways are now used in 30+ countries, improving diagnosis, treatment and support. Read more: ualberta.ca/en/folio/2022/09…
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Donna Vine was interviewed by medical student Mina Hmimas on the Pink Flow’d podcast to discuss Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), an often overlooked topics in women’s health. #UAlberta #PCOS #WomensHealth youtube.com/watch?v=JdNwB7GR…
Person wearing glasses, smiling in an office setting with a University of Alberta banner in the background.

ALT Person wearing glasses, smiling in an office setting with a University of Alberta banner in the background.

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Your Journey with PCOS A patien guide to getting a diagnosis and assessments for cardiometabolic risk. See Patient Pathway to Care for PCOS myhealth.alberta.ca/pcos-pat… @WHCCanada @WCHRIUofA @lhhws @pwhrcanada @CSEM_SCEM #pcos
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One of the many great stories in this report features Donna Vine's important research on PCOS, a common hormonal disorder that leads to a higher risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes. ar.wchri.org/researcher-crea…

Researcher creates key resources for PCOS diagnosis and care – Lighting the Way

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Women & Children's Health Research Institute
@WCHRIUofA17 Jun 2025
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers illuminate the path toward a healthier future for women and children. We are lighting the way! 💡🕯️🔦🔬🌄 Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report: ar.wchri.org/ #WCHRIAR2025 @UAlberta @AHS_media @StolleryKids @abwomenshealth @UofAResearch
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Lighting the Way - WCHRI 2024-2025 Annual Report Thankyou to WCHRI for funding our PCOSTogether research to improve the health and lives of those with PCOS. #pcos #whcri #CanwaCW #csem ar.wchri.org/researcher-crea…
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Very Proud to watch these ladies get their MSc degrees! @UofAALES
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👋👋 Say hello to your Better Edmonton Team! 🎯 Tim Cartmell – Mayoral Candidate 🎯 Caroline Matthews – Ward Métis 🎯 Nurmaiya Brady – Ward Anirniq 🎯 Joti Buttar – Ward Karhiio 🎯 Reed Clarke – Ward Nakota Isga 🎯 Nicholas Rheubottom – Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
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Really captures how Canadians Feel right now. Watching the US turn into the baddies is really sad.
The Breakdown
@TheBreakdownAB6 Mar 2025
Yeah. If you’re Canadian you need to watch this. (Full credit to Average Joes and and Jeff Douglas) #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Thank you! Congratulations to the entire team and especially Xiaoying Wu for all her hard work on this project!!
Verity (PMOS UK)@veritypmos8 Nov 2024
We are delighted to award @DonnaFVine1 & the @PcosTogether team with Verity’s #AEPCOS2024 Poster Award for their study looking at CVD and plaque in #PCOS patients. We applaud you for your patient centred work & pathway introduced as a result of your research 👏👏
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Xiaoying Wu presented research on the growing heart disease risks faced by young women, especially those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Wu is supervised by Donna Vine. #wchriRD2024
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Our keynote Christine Chambers speaks on  “Better Beginnings, Vibrant Childhoods, Empowered Youth: Research that Makes a Difference.” #wchriRD2024
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It's WCHRI Research Day today! We are proud to support our partners and the important work they do to advance women and children's health care.
Women & Children's Health Research Institute
@WCHRIUofA6 Nov 2024
Our research wouldn't be possible without the support of @stollerykids and @abwomenshealth. #wchriRD2024
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Edmonton's Funding Dilemma: Collaboration Over Confrontation. More in my latest blog: timcartmell.ca/collaboration… #yeg #yegcc #ableg
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Heartbroken by the passing of Jim. He was a big part of my training as a graduate student in Brosnan lab at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He was a great scientist and even better person.
University of Manitoba
@umanitoba2 Oct 2024
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. James House, Professor and MB Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein. His work on plant and animal-based proteins and his mentorship of 100+ students and fellows leave a lasting legacy at UM: news.umanitoba.ca/rememberin… #UManitoba
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UPDATE: Health Canada has approved the first clinical trial of the oral drug tolimidone in humans with Type 1 diabetes. Read via Folio: bit.ly/3TVC56S
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