Rick Havinga

Rick Havinga is a researcher specializing in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism using mouse models. His work primarily focuses on bile acid dynamics, hepatocyte function, and metabolic disease mechanisms.

• Active in studying bile acid composition effects on atherosclerosis
• Investigates intestinal cholesterol uptake mechanisms
• Researches hepatic carbohydrate metabolism regulation
• Contributes to understanding bile acid sequestration therapies

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in creating genetically modified mouse models for metabolic diseases, with emphasis on Cyp2c70 knockout systems and WASH-deficient models. Collaborations span multiple institutions working on lipid disorders and liver pathologies.

His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health) and 12/13 (Environmental Responsibility) through translational studies of metabolic processes and therapeutic interventions.