February 22, 2007
NW Lipid Research Clinic recruiting volunteers for diet study
The UW’s Northwest Lipid Research Clinic at Harborview Medical Center is recruiting participants for a new diet study on low HDL cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. The study will test two different diets for a month to see how each affects cholesterol, blood flow, and inflammation.
Participants in the study will be provided food for two months, and given instructions for following each diet. They will also receive a physical exam and EKG test; special tests of body fat, insulin levels, and blood flow; a travel stipend; and expert nutrition advice. For more information, contact Karin Johnson at kwjohn@u.washington.edu or 206-744-9204.
The NW Lipid Research Clinic was established more than 30 years ago as one of 12 lipid research centers around the country. The center includes researchers in endocrinology and diabetes, and provides specialty care to patients. It is directed by Robert H. Knopp, professor of medicine and chief of Harborview’s Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition.
