#407 ‒ Preventing cardiovascular and Alzheimer's disease: lowering LDL early, APOE4, and promising new therapies | Michael Davidson, M.D.

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He is a recognized leader in lipidology, having coordinated more than a thousand clinical trials, published over 350 peer-reviewed papers, and authored three books on lipid disorders and cardiovascular prevention. His work spans statins, novel lipid lowering therapies, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular drug development. He also founded several biotech companies and clinical research organizations, including the Chicago Center for Clinical Research, Omthera pharmaceuticals and Corvidia therapeutics. Michael also previously served as the president of the National Lipid Association.

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