This invention relates generally to imidazo [1,2-a] pyridine-based modulators of Liver X receptors (LXRs) having formula (I) and related methods: wherein R2 is C6-C10 aryl or heteroaryl including 5-10 atoms, each of which is : (i) substituted with 1 R7, and (ii) optionally substituted with form 1-5 Re; and R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and Re are defined herein.