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I am a NIH-funded academic adult endocrinologist who is engaged in clinical/translational research examining the effects of lifestyle interventions for management of obesity, insulin resistance, and prediabetes. Formally trained in clinical research, I have extensive experience conducting in vivo human studies with various interventions (lipid infusion, exercise, diet) and mechanistic physiological measures (U13Cpalmitate to measure lipolysis, 6,6 2H2 glucose during hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp) I am  highly interested in the effects of lifestyle changes on insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, body composition and weight.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Research Interest Keywords

  • exercise
  • diabetes
  • endocrinology
  • muscle biology
  • nutrition

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