Dr. Umetani’s work primarily focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of how cholesterol metabolites affect cardiovascular health and related diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. Dr. Umetani is also one of the newest grant recipients from the HRI basic biomedical sciences pilot grant program. The HRI is excited to welcome Dr. Umetani as a new affiliate and looks forward to the outcomes of his research!
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