Knowledge translation and training. Individual academic institutions with a strong biomedical research commitment will offer undergraduate and graduate-level training in the field of lipid and lipoproteins within a country-wide collaborative research environment. Several centers will offer post-doctoral fellowships for clinicians and PhDs in lipoprotein metabolism, health outcomes and health economics research. This training of highly qualified personnel is expected to contribute to the academic and economic engine of the country. A formal training course, aligned with the National Lipid Association, will provide certification on the treatment of lipoprotein disorders. The establishment of clinical practice guidelines for adult and pediatric patients will enable clinicians to hone their clinical practice to the highest standard. By using well established conferences across Canada, the aim will be to integrate novel knowledge into the yearly conference programs across Canada and to disseminate this information to practicing physicians and health care professionals.