Researcher Profile:
Gilbert A. Boissonneault, Ph.D., PA-C, CN
Professor, Division of Clinical Nutrition
and Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Biography
Dr. Boissonneault received his B.S. in human Nutrition from Michigan State University in 1977. He served in Peace Corps-Thailand and then completed his Ph.D. in human nutrition at the University of Illinois-Champaign in 1982. Dr. Boissonneault conducted post-doctoral research at the Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME (1982-1984) and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1984-1985). In January 1986 Dr. Boissonneault joined the Clinical Nutrition faculty at the University of Kentucky. In 2001 Dr. Boissonneault completed training as a physician assistant through the University of Kentucky and continues to contribute to education in both the Clinical Nutrition and Physician Assistant Studies programs.
Research interests
Dr. Boissonneault’s research interests have examined the effects of nutrition on immunity and heart disease. He is currently involved in studies of the impact of omega-3 fatty acids found in marine oils on oral health.
Educational Focus
Dr. Boissonneault teaches courses in research ethics and physical examination skills, and teaches portions of other courses in areas such as renal pathophysiology, diabetes, acid-base balance, and immunity.
Clinical Work
Dr. Boissonneault is a certified physician assistant who practices family medicine in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.
Recent Publications
Hopenhayn-Rich, C., D. Moore, B. Huang , J. Redmond, T. Tucker, R. Kryscio, and G.A. Boisonneault, 2004. Patterns of colorectal cancer incidence, risk factors and screening in Kentucky. Southern Med. J. 97(3):216-223.
Cervantes-Laurean, D., D.D. Schramm, E.L. Jacobson, Ihab Halaweish, G. Bruckner, and G.A. Boissonneault, 2006. Inhibition of advanced glycation end product formation on collagen by rutin. J. Nutr. Biochem.17:531-540.
Boissonneault, G.A. In press. Dietary fat, immunity, and inflammatory disease. In: Fatty Acids in Foods and their Health Implications, 3nd edition, Chapter 40, C.K. Chow, editor. Marcel Dekker, Inc.
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