André Tchernof

Preventive Cardiology

Lung Institute

About

André Tchernof works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with Lung Institute.

André Tchernof is a professor at the School of Nutrition at Université Laval. He serves as a researcher at the Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, focusing on obesity, metabolism, and related cardiometabolic complications. His research includes studies on adipose tissue physiology and the impact of bariatric surgery on cardiovascular health.

Research focus

Visceral Obesity and Cardiometabolic RiskAdipose Tissue Metabolism in Cardiovascular DiseaseBariatric Surgery Outcomes for Metabolic HealthInsulin Resistance and Heart DiseaseDyslipidemia Management in Obesity

Impact

487 pubs · 24,866 cites · h-index 73

Training

PhD in Physiology-Endocrinology
Université Laval
1996
MSc in Physiology-Endocrinology
Université Laval
1992
BSc in Biochemistry
Université Laval
1991

Affiliations

Work Experience

Professor

Université Laval School of Nutrition · 2000 - Present

Researcher

Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Vermont · 1997 - 2000