Area of interest :

• Obesity: Metabolically healthy obese subjects, transition from obesity to type 2 diabetes, factors involved in weigh regain.
• Diabetes: cystic fibrosis related diabetes and gene expression regulation by insulin and glucose

Metabolic unit:

• A fully equipped lab for precise human phenotyping, physiologic and intervention studies in the field of nutrition and physical exercise.
• 3 bed for various studies
  
  
  • Physiological studies (i.e. euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp, tissue biopsy)
  • Body composition facility (DEXA and access to CT-scan).
  • Energy metabolism (VO2max, 3 indirect calorimeters, mass spectrometer for doubly labeled water).
• Complete training room
• Facility for dietetic interventions.
  

Funding

• CIHR, genome Canada and cystic fibrosis foundation.
• Fondation du CHUM