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    Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center

    Eduardo Rico, PhD

    Assistant Professor of Population Medicine, Sustainable Agriculture, and Food Security

    Eduardo Rico, PhD, is the Assistant Professor of Population Medicine, Sustainable, and Food Security in the Department of Clinical Studies — New Bolton Center. Following his work as an applied nutritionist in Colombia, Eduardo came to the US to pursue his Master’s and Doctoral studies. Prior to joining UPenn, Dr. Rico completed postdoctoral training at Cornell University and held a Professorial appointment at the University of Maryland. Leveraging observational and randomized controlled approaches, his research aims to identify primary causes of metabolic dysfunction, particularly during the transition from gestation to lactation. Current areas of focus include the effects of hyperketonemia and hyperlipidemia on immune function and health, the investigation of the peripartal NAD+ metabolome in relation to energy utilization efficiency, as well as the impact of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on dairy cow health and bovine milk quality.

    Ruiz-González, A, Rico, DE, Rico, JE Modulation of Fecal Metabolites by Heat Stress and Diet, and Their Association with Inflammation and Leaky Gut Markers in Dairy Cows Metabolites 12: , 2022.

    Ruiz-González, A, Ramírez-Mella, M, Rico, DE, Rico, JE The nutritional induction of episodic hyperketonemia in dairy cows: A randomized controlled trial Journal Of Dairy Science 105: 108, 2022.

    Ruiz-Gonzalez, A, Ramirez-Mella, M, Chouinard, PY, Gervais, R, Rico, JE, Rico, DE Abomasally infused fish oil partially alleviates hyperthermia and modulates insulin responsiveness in dairy cows under heat stress Journal Of Dairy Science 105: 108-109, 2022.

    Rico, JE, Sandri, EC, Sarmiento, AC, Lévesque, J, Kenéz, A, Rico, DE Modulation of Plasma and Milk Sphingolipids in Dairy Cows Fed High-Starch Diets Metabolites 11: , 2021.

    Myers, WA, Wang, FR, Chang, C, Davis, AN, Rico, JE, Tate, BN, France, TL, Wang, LF, McFadden, JW Intravenous trimethylamine N-oxide infusion does not modify circulating markers of liver health, glucose tolerance, and milk production in early-lactation cows Journal Of Dairy Science 104: 9948-9955, 2021.

    Davis, AN, Myers, WA, Rico, JE, Wang, LF, Chang, C, Richards, AT, Moniruzzaman, M, Haughey, NJ, McFadden, JW Effects of serine palmitoyltransferase inhibition by myriocin in ad libitum-fed and nutrient-restricted ewes Journal Of Animal Science 99: , 2021.

    Rico, JE, Myers, WA, Javaid, A, Gervais, R, McFadden, JW Effects of abomasal infusions of fatty acids and 1-carbon donors on apparent fatty acid digestibility and incorporation into milk fat in cows Journal Of Dairy Science 104: 6677-6687, 2021.

    Rico, JE, Samii, SS, Zang, Y, Deme, P, Haughey, NJ, Grilli, E, McFadden, JW Characterization of the Plasma Lipidome in Dairy Cattle Transitioning from Gestation to Lactation: Identifying Novel Biomarkers of Metabolic Impairment Metabolites 11: , 2021.

    Fontoura, ABP, Rico, JE, Davis, AN, Myers, WA, Tate, BN, Gervais, R, McFadden, JW Effects of dietary deoiled soy lecithin supplementation on milk production and fatty acid digestibility in Holstein dairy cows Journal Of Dairy Science 104: 1823-1837, 2021.

    Wang, F, Rico, JE, Fontoura, ABP, Gervais, R, McFadden, JW Effects of dietary deoiled soy lecithin supplementation on circulating choline and choline metabolites, and the plasma phospholipid profile in Holstein cows fed palm fat Journal Of Dairy Science 104: 1838-1845, 2021.

    Elucidating the roles of ketones on metabolism and health of dairy cows during the periparturient period.

    Developing nutritional strategies to optimize health and lifespan of modern dairy cows with emphasis on the metabolic-immune axis.

    Identification of nutritional and metabolic interplays influencing bovine milk composition at the milk fat globular membrane for the maximization of its nutraceutical potential.

    Education:

    BS Animal Science, National University of Colombia, Bogota, Colombia. MS Animal Science, Michigan State University DPhil, Nutritional Biochemistry, West Virginia University. Morgantown, West Virginia.

    Contact:

    Email:ricoe@upenn.edu

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