Jaime Amengual Terrasa

Jamie Amengual Terrasa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois, with an affiliate appointment in the Nutritional Sciences program and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His research focuses on lipid metabolism, carotenoid bioavailability, and the interplay between nutrition and cardiovascular health. He holds a George Britton Young Investigator Award (2023), recognizing his contributions to understanding metabolic pathways and atherosclerosis mechanisms.

Dr. Amengual’s work bridges nutritional science and molecular biology, studying how dietary components like carotenoids and aspartame influence lipid homeostasis and immune responses. His recent studies investigate the role of FITM2 in lipid metabolism and ER stress, as well as the effects of finasteride on cholesterol reduction in both mice and humans. Collaborations span institutions globally, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

Award recognition highlights his impactful contributions, including the 2023 George Britton Young Investigator Award. His research has been widely covered in news outlets and social media, with notable social engagement for his findings on aspartame’s role in atherosclerosis progression.