Ed Barre

Ed Barre is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Cape Breton University (CBU). His academic background includes an Honours B.Sc. in Biology from Queen’s University, an M.Sc. in Kinanthropology from the University of Ottawa, and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Guelph. He completed post-doctoral fellowships at Southwestern Medical Centre in Dallas and worked as a Research Scientist at Baxter Healthcare before serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan.

His research focuses on applying nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes (T2D), with an emphasis on reducing polypharmacy. Collaborative projects include investigating molecular causes of T2D, addressing high T2D rates in Cape Breton, analyzing glycemic index effects on lipid oxidation in overweight/obese individuals and gestational diabetes patients, and improving clinical management of T2D in First Nations communities across Canada.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address health disparities and translational nutrition research.