David W. L. Ma

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Director, Guelph Family Healthy Study Professor College of Biological Science Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences Guelph, Ontario davidma@uoguelph.ca Office: (519) 824-4120 ext. 52272

Bio/Research

Dr. Ma's research examines the role of bioactive fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) in breast cancer prevention, and in developing a greater understanding of fatty acids as biomarkers of chronic disease.

He currently leads the ongoing work of the Guelph Family Health Study (G...


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Bio/Research

Dr. Ma's research examines the role of bioactive fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) in breast cancer prevention, and in developing a greater understanding of fatty acids as biomarkers of chronic disease.

He currently leads the ongoing work of the Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS, www.GuelphFamilyHealthStudy.com). The GFHS is focused on understanding the determinants of health in families with young children and testing interventions to support healthy lifestyle habits with the goal of preventing childhood obesity.


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