Dr. José A. Morais
Academic title(s):
Professor - Department of Medicine
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Dr. Morais’ research interest relates to the assessment of protein metabolism and requirements with age, frailty and diabetes using stable isotopes methodology. He is also participating in several studies involving the nutritional assessment of elderly persons with the aim of improving their nutritional status and level of physical function. He holds CIHR grants as Principal investigator and collaborates in several other projects supported by provincial and national agencies. He has more than 50 original publications, most of them in high impact journals in the field of nutrition and metabolism.
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Research areas:
Geriatrics