Gregory Ducker

@gsducker

Biochemist studying the intersection of cellular metabolism and disease. Assistant professor at the University of Utah @UUtah. Occasional skier

Salt Lake City, UT Joined July 2009

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Gregory Ducker @gsducker Oct 28

I'm very happy to share the final version of our paper, “MCT1-dependent mitochondrial lactate import sustains cardiac metabolism,” out in Nature! We show how lactate fuels heart mitochondria and helps protect the heart during stress. nature.com/articles/s4158… @UofUBiochem 1/10

www.nature.com MCT1-dependent mitochondrial lactate import sustains cardiac metabolism Nature - In mouse myocardium, glucose oxidation persists in the absence of the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier, with mitochondrial MCT1 importing lactate into mitochondria and LDHB oxidizing it to...

Gregory Ducker @gsducker Oct 30

See our paper in Nature!

nature Verified account @Nature Oct 30

Nature research paper: MCT1-dependent mitochondrial lactate import sustains cardiac metabolism

go.nature.com/4A46lix
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Gregory Ducker @gsducker Oct 28

See our press release from @UofUHealth

healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/…

healthcare.utah.edu Research Reveals How the Heart’s Unusual Carbohydrate Metabolism Helps It Stay Strong Heart cells stay fueled up by burning multiple energy sources simultaneously—a unique ability that's crucial to preventing heart failure.

Gregory Ducker @gsducker Sep 2

Tomorrow! Tenure talk at Utah.

Gregory Ducker @gsducker Mar 19

Wow. Hard to fight to nature but mar 22? Crazy year in Utah.

Snowbasin Resort @SnowbasinResort Mar 19

A statement from Snowbasin GM, Davy Ratchford:
Our closing day is set for Sunday, March 22nd! Come join us on Earl’s Patio as we cap off the season with live music, great food, spring skiing, and good memories.
See you up here - and thank you for your support this season! 💙💛

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