Gerald Watts

Gerald Watts is a Winthrop Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the UWA Medical School's Internal Medicine department. His research focuses on lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and familial hypercholesterolemia. He has led over 75 grants and contributed to 923 publications, including seminal work on lipid management and cardiovascular risk. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.

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Research interests span clinical lipidology, metabolic disorders, and gender-specific cardiometabolic risks. Key topics include lipoprotein dysfunction, statin-associated muscle symptoms, and implementation science for familial hypercholesterolemia management.

Recent articles explore advanced lipid management strategies, persistent chylomicronemia syndrome, and gender disparities in cardiovascular risk factors. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, emphasizing translational outcomes.

• Awards: Highly Cited Researcher in Clinical Medicine (2021)

Grants include projects on newborn screening expansion, familial hypercholesterolemia care models, and nutraceuticals for statin-related muscle symptoms. Collaborations span institutions globally, with active research in Singapore, Europe, and Australia.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with PathWest QEII Laboratory (Nedlands WA) and Busselton Family Heart Study team. Leads multidisciplinary groups in lipidomics and genetic epidemiology studies.