Ioannis Zabetakis - The Impact of Nutrition and Statins on Cardiovascular Diseases

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Ioannis Zabetakis

Ronan Lordan

Alexandros Tsoupras

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Ashwini D'Souza Western Vascular Institute, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Galway, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Niamh Hynes

Western Vascular Institute, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Galway, National University of Ireland

Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery, Galway Clinic, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland affiliated Hospital, Galway, Ireland

Edel P. Kavanagh

Western Vascular Institute, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Galway, National University of Ireland

Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery, Galway Clinic, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland affiliated Hospital, Galway, Ireland

Ronan Lordan Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Sherif Sultan

Western Vascular Institute, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Galway, National University of Ireland

Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery, Galway Clinic, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland affiliated Hospital, Galway, Ireland

Audrey Tierney

School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Alexandros Tsoupras Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Ioannis Zabetakis Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Ioannis Zabetakis has studied and worked in Greece, United Kingdom and Ireland. Originally a chemist, he fell in love with food science (sensory and functional properties of food). After an academic career at the Universities of Leeds and Athens spanning 15 years, where he developed a strong interest in lipids and cardiovascular diseases, Ioannis joined the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland. In UL, the ongoing focus of his work is on the cardioprotective properties of food lipids with a particular emphasis on dairy and marine foods. With > 75 papers and two patents, his quest is toward a healthier diet and lifestyle that will render us less dependent on medicines.http://scieng.ul.ie/departments/life-sciences/people/dr-ioannis-zabetakis

Twitter Handle: @yanzabet

Ronan Lordan carried out his undergraduate studies at the University of Limerick, graduating with a first-class honors Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Education in 2015. Ronan taught Leaving Certificate Biology and Chemistry in Irish second-level schools before returning to the University of Limerick in 2016 to begin his PhD scholarship to study the role of dietary polar lipids in inflammation and cardiovascular disease. Ronan has lectured on various topics including lipids chemistry, genetics, and health. Ronan has published several peer-reviewed papers. His research interests include: (a) elucidating the structures of bioactive polar lipids in various foods; (b) developing novel functional foods and nutraceuticals against cardiovascular disease; and (c) discerning the mechanisms of platelet-activating factor-induced systemic inflammation. Ronan is the process of completing his PhD.

Twitter Handle: @el_ronan

Alexandros Tsoupras has studied (BSc, MSc, PhD) and worked as a chemist and biochemist since 2002 in several academic and research institutions in Greece, the United States, and Ireland (i.e., the University of Athens, the Technological Educational Institute of Athens, the Directorate of the Environment of the Region of Attica, Albany Medical College, the University of Limerick, etc.). He has participated in research regarding the implication of inflammation on several chronic disorders, such as CVD, cancer, renal disorders, chronic infections, etc. His main interests concern not only the beneficial pleiotropic effects and side effects of several drugs, such as statins, antibiotics, antiretrovirals, etc., but also the beneficial effects of nutraceuticals, food supplements, and bioactive microconstituents of natural origin, such as those derived from healthy foods, microorganisms of biotechnological interest, and several medicinal plants, on inflammatory disorders. Alexandros beliefs lie on appropriately using and improvising the existing naturally derived weapons of a healthy dietary pattern and lifestyle toward the prevention of chronic disorders to improve our quality of life. His motto is As long as we have the opportunity, let us do our best for the good of all in the short time given to us.