Professor, Human Nutrition. Director, Group on Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
Joined September 2013
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Rene Jacobs retweeted
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.
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/…
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Rene Jacobs retweeted
5 Dec 2025
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
The Importance and Uncertainties About Preserving Muscle via @ConscienHealth conscienhealth.org/2025/12/t…
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Rene Jacobs retweeted
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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Rene Jacobs retweeted
14 Jul 2025
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…
ALT Person wearing glasses, smiling in an office setting with a University of Alberta banner in the background.
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Rene Jacobs retweeted
9 Jul 2025
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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Rene Jacobs retweeted
17 Jun 2025
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.
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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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Rene Jacobs retweeted
21 Jun 2025
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
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Rene Jacobs retweeted
5 Jun 2025
👋👋 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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Rene Jacobs retweeted
9 Nov 2024
Thank you! Congratulations to the entire team and especially Xiaoying Wu for all her hard work on this project!!
8 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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Rene Jacobs retweeted
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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Rene Jacobs retweeted
Our keynote Christine Chambers speaks on “Better Beginnings, Vibrant Childhoods, Empowered Youth: Research that Makes a Difference.”
#wchriRD2024
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Rene Jacobs retweeted
6 Nov 2024
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.
Our research wouldn't be possible without the support of @stollerykids and @abwomenshealth.
#wchriRD2024
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Rene Jacobs retweeted
9 Oct 2024
Edmonton's Funding Dilemma: Collaboration Over Confrontation. More in my latest blog: timcartmell.ca/collaboration… #yeg #yegcc #ableg
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7 Oct 2024
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.
2 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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Rene Jacobs retweeted
4 Oct 2024
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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