Top scientist shares long view on diabetes research and treatment
The number of adults living with diabetes has surpassed 800 million, and the World Health Organization has called the escalating prevalence of Type 2 diabetes an epidemic.
Leadership announced for Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
An interim plan has been announced to fill the roles held by Alvin C. Powers, MD, in Vanderbilt’s Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Dean receives award for excellence in the field of islet research
Danielle Dean, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, has received the Robert L. Sorenson Young Investigator Award from the Midwest Islet Club (MIC) in recognition of her research excellence and innovation in the field of islet research.
Division celebrates recent faculty promotions
Congratulations to three Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism clinical faculty for their recent promotions: Shichun Bao, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine; Gitanjali Srivastava, MD, Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Surgery; and Lindsay A. Bischoff, MD, Professor of Medicine.
Powers receives ADA Albert Renold Award
Alvin Powers, MD (Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism), last week received the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 2024 Albert Renold Award at the ADA's 84th Scientific Session in Orlando.
The award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the training and mentorship of diabetes research scientists.
Study: Discovery raises hopes for new cancer therapy
In a study co-led by Ray Blind, PhD (Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism), and colleagues at VUMC and the Sanford Burnham Prebys Discovery Institute, researchers have connected the Hippo pathway to phosphoinositides, a particular type of lipid, or fat molecule, which regulates cell functions that are critical in cancer, obesity and diabetes. The findings were recently published in Science Signaling.
Diabetes Day spotlights achievements, current investigations
The Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC) recently hosted its annual Diabetes Day, where they highlighted recent advancements in the field and recognized young investigators for their research efforts. One of 17 diabetes research centers in the United States, the Vanderbilt DRTC today is comprised of 140 faculty members from 15 departments and three colleges or schools at Vanderbilt and Meharry Medical College who conduct basic, clinical and translational research on the cause, prevention, treatment and complications of diabetes and obesity.
VUMC sees continued gains in research funding and reputation
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine continues to make impressive strides in research funding, rankings and faculty accomplishments, Dean Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, said Friday during the spring faculty meeting.