Welcome to the Sweeney Laboratory

ABOUT US​

Our laboratory conducts translational research studies on cardiometabolic disease. This involves fundamental research to investigate and identify new mechanisms responsible the development of cardiometabolic disease. Success of these approaches leads to identification of new potential therapeutic targets. In collaboration with pharmaceutical industry we conduct pre-clinical validation studies on potential new drug candidate(s). Our collaborative network includes research groups across Canada as well as in Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, USA and United Kingdom.

Research

Our focus is on cardiometabolic disease:
mechanisms and therapeutics

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Click below or visit Publications page for details.

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Research is conducted by a dynamic team of trainees and you can find out more about current and past group members here.

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NEWS

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Dr Sweeney presenting at ICOMES 2024



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Dinner in Ottawa after meetings with our collaborators




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Welcoming the two visitor students from Seoul, Korea (Mitacs Globalink research awards), Yujeong and Amy



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Dr. Sung received the Mini Oral Presentation award in 7th APCMS 2024