Over 35 years of scientific investigation Chris Packard has focussed on two main aspects of atherosclerosis research – lipoprotein metabolism and how it is affected by diets and drugs, and large-scale clinical trials of lipid lowering agents. More recently his interests have widened to include investigations of emerging risk factors, the role of genetics in coronary heart disease, and the impact of social deprivation on health. To date these efforts have resulted in the publication of more than 590 scientific articles (450+ papers in scientific journals and 140+ book chapters). Chris is a Distinguished Fellow of the International Atherosclerosis Society. In recognition of his contribution to life sciences in the UK, Chris was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.