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Peter Zahradka

ResearcherPhysiology and PathophysiologyUniversity of Manitoba

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Peter Zahradka

Researcher

Physiology and Pathophysiology

Natural Sciences

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
20 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 6 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 13 research grants (11 NSERC, 2 CIHR), most recently in 2019.
Supervisor on 1 trainee award (1 CIHR), most recently in 2015.

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Research

14-3-3 Adiponectin Fox06 Gluconeogenesis Glucose Insulin Liver Phosphoenol Pyruvate Carboxykinase (PEPCK)

Latest papers

Amelioration of hepatic steatosis in male obese rats by high-protein diet is dependent upon protein source.
The Journal of nutritional biochemistry · 2026
Determining the half-life and turnover rate of EPA, n-3 docosapentaenoic acid, and DHA in humans using the natural abundance of carbon-13: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.
The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
A lipidomics approach identifies the lipid classes modulated in response to hepatic steatosis in obese fa/fa rats relative to lean Zucker rats.
Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids · 2026

All 107 publications

Latest funding

Sex-specific targeting of fish oil as a therapeutic approach for decreasing cardiovascular disease
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$1,077,120
Hormonal mechanisms of gene regulation
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$216,000
Gas-Chromatography with Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization interface (GC-APCI) for Flavouromics Research
NSERC · 2016 · Co-investigator
$68,955

All 28 grants and awards

107 publications.

Amelioration of hepatic steatosis in male obese rats by high-protein diet is dependent upon protein source.

Ramadan FHJ, Zahradka P, Taylor CG

The Journal of nutritional biochemistry2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2026.110310 PMID: 41688031

Determining the half-life and turnover rate of EPA, n-3 docosapentaenoic acid, and DHA in humans using the natural abundance of carbon-13: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.

Symington A, Wu D, Chen CT, Del Vecchio M, Zahradka P, Taylor C, Aukema HM, Kong D, Metherel AH, Bazinet RP

The American journal of clinical nutrition2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2026.101311 PMID: 41956323

A lipidomics approach identifies the lipid classes modulated in response to hepatic steatosis in obese fa/fa rats relative to lean Zucker rats.

Grant J, Dowling GM, Shariati-Ievari S, Zahradka P, Taylor CG, Aliani M

Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2026.102727 PMID: 41734514

Identification of a novel real-time PCR reference gene panel for EA.hy926 endothelial cells in different growth States and with DHA treatment.

Huang S, Sivakumar SR, Charney J, Fisher RA, Taylor CG, Zahradka P

Scientific reports2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-27383-1 PMID: 41559137

Protein Source Determines the Effectiveness of High-Protein Diets in Improving Adipose Tissue Function and Insulin Resistance in fa/fa Zucker Rats.

Ramadan FHJ, Zahradka P, Taylor CG

Nutrients2025

DOI: 10.3390/nu17203225 PMID: 41156477

Distinct Effects of Wheat and Black Bean Consumption on Postprandial Vascular Responses in People with Arterial Stiffness: A Pilot Randomized Cross-Over Study.

Zahradka P, Perera D, Charney J, Taylor CG

Nutrients2025First author

DOI: 10.3390/nu17071159 PMID: 40218917

A Comparison of Dry Bean and Pea Consumption on Serum Cholesterol: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Adults with Mild Hypercholesterolemia.

Bell RC, Zahradka P, Aliani M, Liang Y, Jarman M, MacKenzie M, Chan C, Ozga J, Proctor S, Wishart D, Taylor CG

The Journal of nutrition2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.09.011 PMID: 39357673

Increased capacity to maintain glucose homeostasis in a transgenic mouse expressing human but not mouse growth hormone with developing high-fat diet-related insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis and adipose dysfunction.

Jin Y, Jarmasz JS, Sultana S, Cordero-Monroy L, Taylor CG, Zahradka P, Kardami E, Cattini PA

Journal of molecular endocrinology2024

DOI: 10.1530/jme-24-0026 PMID: 38832641

Marginal Zinc Deficiency Promotes Pancreatic Islet Enlargement While Zinc Supplementation Improves the Pancreatic Insulin Response in Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats.

Rech L, Zahradka P, Taylor CG

Nutrients2024

DOI: 10.3390/nu16121819 PMID: 38931174

Differential Modulation by Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) of Mesenteric Fat and Macrophages and T Cells in Adipose Tissue of Obese fa/fa Zucker Rats.

Hong L, Zahradka P, Taylor CG

Nutrients2024

DOI: 10.3390/nu16091311 PMID: 38732558

Sex-specific targeting of fish oil as a therapeutic approach for decreasing cardiovascular disease

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Project Grant

Principal investigators: Taylor, Carla G

Keywords: Arterial Stiffness; Dha; Epa; Fish Oil; Lipids; Males; Oxylipins; Post-Menopausal Females; Pre-Menopausal Females; Sex Differences

$1,077,120

Hormonal mechanisms of gene regulation

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Zahradka, Peter

Keywords: 14-3-3; Adiponectin; Fox06; Gluconeogenesis; Glucose; Insulin; Liver; Phosphoenol Pyruvate Carboxykinase (PEPCK); Phosphorylation; Transcription Factor

$216,000

Gas-Chromatography with Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization interface (GC-APCI) for Flavouromics Research

Co-investigatorNSERC2016Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Aliani, Michel

$68,955

Phytochemicals from dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris): The bioavailability and efficacy for improving blood vessel function and remodelling

SupervisorCIHR2015Doctoral Award - Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Clark, Jaime L

Keywords: Bioavailability; Blood Vessel Function; Blood Vessel Remodelling; Cardiovascular Disease; Dry Beans; Hypertension; Metabolomics; T-Cadherin

$105,000

Hormonal mechanisms of gene regulation

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Zahradka, Peter

$235,000

Effects of dietary essential fatty acids on octadecanoid production and biological actions in obesity-induced inflammation: implications for dietary requirements

Co-investigatorCIHR2013Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Aukema, Harold M

Keywords: Alpha-Linolenic Acid; Cells; Dietary Lipids; Eicosanoids; Human Subjects; Inflammation; Linoleic Acid; Obesity; Octadecanoids; Oxylipins

$673,967

Effects of dietary essential fatty acids on octadecanoid production and biological actions in obesity-induced inflammation: implications for dietary requirements

Co-investigatorCIHR2013Operating Grant - PA: Regional Partnership Program : Manitoba

Principal investigators: Aukema, Harold M

Keywords: Cells; Dietary Lipids; Eicosanoids; Human Subjects; Inflammation; Obesity; Octadecanoids; Oxylipins

$100,000

n-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease

Co-investigatorCIHR2012Operating Grant: Programmatic Grants in Food and Health - LOI

Principal investigators: Jones, Peter J; Carlberg, Jared; Eck, Peter K

Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases; Compliance; Evidence-Based; Gene-Nutrient Interactions; Genetic Biomarkers; Genetic Diagnostics; Genetic Predisposition; Ppersonalized Dietary Recommendations; Risk Factors; ¿-3 Fatty Acids

Isolation and characterization of a pulse crop-derived bioactive that improves arterial stiffness

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Zahradka, Peter

$575,456

Effect of c9,t11-conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on insulin sensitivity of skeletal muscle

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Zahradka, Peter

$36,065

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Peter Zahradka

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Amelioration of hepatic steatosis in male obese rats by high-protein diet is dependent upon protein source.

Determining the half-life and turnover rate of EPA, n-3 docosapentaenoic acid, and DHA in humans using the natural abundance of carbon-13: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.

A lipidomics approach identifies the lipid classes modulated in response to hepatic steatosis in obese fa/fa rats relative to lean Zucker rats.

Identification of a novel real-time PCR reference gene panel for EA.hy926 endothelial cells in different growth States and with DHA treatment.

Protein Source Determines the Effectiveness of High-Protein Diets in Improving Adipose Tissue Function and Insulin Resistance in fa/fa Zucker Rats.

Distinct Effects of Wheat and Black Bean Consumption on Postprandial Vascular Responses in People with Arterial Stiffness: A Pilot Randomized Cross-Over Study.

A Comparison of Dry Bean and Pea Consumption on Serum Cholesterol: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Adults with Mild Hypercholesterolemia.

Increased capacity to maintain glucose homeostasis in a transgenic mouse expressing human but not mouse growth hormone with developing high-fat diet-related insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis and adipose dysfunction.

Marginal Zinc Deficiency Promotes Pancreatic Islet Enlargement While Zinc Supplementation Improves the Pancreatic Insulin Response in Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats.

Differential Modulation by Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) of Mesenteric Fat and Macrophages and T Cells in Adipose Tissue of Obese fa/fa Zucker Rats.

Sex-specific targeting of fish oil as a therapeutic approach for decreasing cardiovascular disease

Hormonal mechanisms of gene regulation

Gas-Chromatography with Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization interface (GC-APCI) for Flavouromics Research

Phytochemicals from dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris): The bioavailability and efficacy for improving blood vessel function and remodelling

Hormonal mechanisms of gene regulation

Effects of dietary essential fatty acids on octadecanoid production and biological actions in obesity-induced inflammation: implications for dietary requirements

Effects of dietary essential fatty acids on octadecanoid production and biological actions in obesity-induced inflammation: implications for dietary requirements

n-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease

Isolation and characterization of a pulse crop-derived bioactive that improves arterial stiffness

Effect of c9,t11-conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on insulin sensitivity of skeletal muscle

Frequent collaborators

Carla Taylor

Michel Aliani

Patrick Couture

Elissavet Kardami

Jeffrey Wigle

Tom Blydt-Hansen

Peter Eck

Dehan Kong

Jocelyn Ozga

Karmin O

Catherine Chan

Spencer Proctor

Miyoung Suh

Ryan Zarychanski

David Wishart