Stinky Fatty Acids, by Robert Glew

When: Tue, Feb 12 2013 6:00pm

Where: 02-12-2013 07:00 pm

Our thanks to Ly Flock, the UNM catering staff and to our speaker, Robert Glew (Professor of Surgery). Download his CV

Robert Glew is Emeritus Professor of Surgery at the UNM School of Medicine

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients in the human diet. They protect against cardiovascular disease, reduce inflammation, and promote the growth and development of the brain during the neonatal period and adolescence.

Bob Glew has studied nutritional aspects of these long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the nomadic Fulani of West Africa, the elderly in Tasmania, pregnant and lactating women in New Mexico and, most recently, the Tasmanian devil that is on the brink of extinction.

The lecture will focus on the poor omega-3 fatty acid status of the three major ethnic groups in New Mexico and its public health implications.