@vimalkarani

Professor of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics, Deputy Director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, Programme Director, University of Reading, UK 🌈

 Reading, UK
reading.ac.uk/food/about/staff/v-karani.aspx
Joined February 2015
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JAMA
@JAMA_currentJul 20
📣 JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: The 2026 #Dyslipidemia guideline by @ACCinTouch and @American_Heart recommends earlier risk assessment, lifetime risk estimation, and measurement of new #biomarkers, including apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], for individualized #atherosclerotic #cardiovascular disease (#ASCVD) prevention. ja.ma/4fdRYjW
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NEJM
@NEJMJul 9
In a new Science behind the Study, I. Sadaf Farooqi, MB, ChB, PhD, describes the scientific basis for a trial of an MC4R agonist in persons with acquired hypothalamic obesity. Those who received the drug had reductions in body-mass index and hunger. Read more in “Treating Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity”: nej.md/4wpXohA
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We need efficient, fair, and adaptable systems that support individuals in performing to the best of their abilities. This is why even highly capable, well-intentioned individuals can struggle if they are working within a flawed or inefficient system #nutrition #Research #system
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JAMA
@JAMA_currentMay 2
📊 JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: The 2025 ACC/AHA guideline recommends home and office blood pressure monitoring to confirm diagnosis and titrate medications, with a target blood pressure of <130/80 mm Hg for most adults. ja.ma/4tapzPw
JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: Management of Hypertension in Adults. Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Hypertension in Adults. Release Date August 15, 2025. Published online March 23, 2026.

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Science News@SciencNews25 Aug 2024
Scientists should get paid for thinking time @Nature #PhD #PhDlife #academics #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #Postdocs #Research #Science
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Uni of Reading@UniofReadingJan 9
2026 marks the University of Reading's Centenary. Over the next 12 months we'll be celebrating 100 years of #UoR and looking to our future and the ongoing impact of the University, both at home and globally. And we'd love you to join us. Learn more at: rdg.ac/4hf4Eou
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First-in-human studies provide hope that islet replacement therapies derived from stem cells will prove safe and effective in people with type 1 diabetes, but hurdles remain nature.com/articles/s41587-0… rdcu.be/e1x9M
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The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrize28 Dec 2025
Biochemist Kary Mullis discovered the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) while driving a route well known to him at night. His thoughts wandered, the pieces of a puzzle he had been thinking about fell into place and the rest is history. Read more: bit.ly/2F53qwS
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EVERY PhD student should read this.
Science News@SciencNews25 Dec 2025
The importance of stupidity in scientific research
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Eric Topol
@EricTopol10 Dec 2025
A dark chocolate constituent—theobromine—is linked to slower aging by DNA methylation (GrimAge) and telomere length in 2 cohorts. Published today at Aging but not yet on their website; preprint link: biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…
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How To Handle A Micromanaging Boss Without Going Crazy: 🎥Video Thread:
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Dr.V.Mohan
@drmohanv9 Nov 2025
Coverage in today's "The Hindu" about the Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Rally organized by Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Hinduja Foundation held at Besant Nagar (Elliot’s Beach) yesterday to mark World Diabetes Day. The rally brought together children and adults living with Type 1 Diabetes, their families, doctors, caregivers and the community.
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Interesting article - MUST READ! nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Wishing a very happy and prosperous Diwali to our students, staff and our community.
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Uni of Reading@UniofReading9 Oct 2025
Reading ranks in the UK’s top 30 universities in THE World University Rankings 2026 @UniofReading has ranked =27th in the UK and in the 201–250 band globally (out of almost 2,200 institutions) in the latest THE world rankings, out today. Full story 🔗 rdg.ac/4q7cE0w
University of Reading is ranked 27th in the UK and 201st-250th globally in THE World University Rankings 2026, alongside a background image of the University's historic clock tower.

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Attending the 3rd Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Science, Evidence and Policy Conference showcasing the excellence and impact of Scottish Government funded ENRA research portfolio!
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We are delighted to have been recognised by The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, as its University of the Year for Scholarships and Bursaries 2026. Read the full story: rdg.ac/4nccJOE @thetimes
The University of Reading logo with text underneath which reads: 'University of the Year for Scholarships and Bursaries 2026 in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide. Join our community for change with a Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship.'

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The Guardian Uni Guide 2026 was published on Saturday, with UoR Top 10 rankings including: 💚 Nutrition & Food Science: 3rd in the UK 💚 Earth & Marine Science: 4th in the UK 💚 Animal Science & Agriculture: 7th in the UK Join us at our next Open Day. rdg.ac/open-days
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The University has again placed among the world’s top 200 universities in the  QS @WorldUniRanking 2026. Published today, the rankings place @UniofReading 194th in the world & 27th in the UK + there is growth to celebrate within the ranking. Learn what: rdg.ac/3HIhX4V
An image of Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Reading, alongside a quote that reads: "Our remarkable rise of 147 places in the Sustainability rankings over the last two years, reaching joint 42nd globally, reflects our genuine commitment to environmental sustainability."

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A new study led by prof @vimalkarani from @UniRdg_FNS suggests that a veggie diet with dairy may help control blood sugar levels better than a fully vegan diet. But what were the results?🤯 rdg.ac/44wXcT3 #FoodScience
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