Emilio Balbuena

Bio

Emilio’s research involves investigating the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of carotenoids, primarily provitamin A. Projects have included the utilization of carotenoid treatment on lung cancer induced oxidative stress and gastrointestinal cancer induced inflammation.

Lead Advisor: Dr. Abdulkerim Eroglu

Publications

• Carotenoids in Health as Studied by Omics-Related Endpoints , ADVANCES IN NUTRITION (2023)
• Carotenoids in orange carrots mitigate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease progression , FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION (2022)
• The Role of beta-Carotene in Colonic Inflammation and Intestinal Barrier Integrity , FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION (2021)
• Nutrient modulation of DNA repair in lung cancer , FASEB JOURNAL (2020)