Endocrinology
The Division of Endocrinology comprises more than 50 basic science and clinical researchers who are attempting to unravel the genetic and biochemical underpinnings of the endocrine system. They are investigating:
- New means for preventing premature births
- Improved methods of diabetes management
- Obesity control
- New treatments for growth and development disorders
Featured researchers in the Division of Endocrinology hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School.
Latest Research in Endocrinology:
| Researcher | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Gerard Berry, PhD | Metabolism Program |
| Sudha Biddinger, MD, PhD | Diabetes and Atherosclerosis |
| Laurie Cohen, MD | Endocrine sequelae of cancer |
| Catherine Gordon, MD, MSc | Bone density |
| Joel Hirschhorn, MD, PhD | Obesity genetics, Complex trait genetics |
| Nada Kalaany, PhD | Mechanisms of obesity/type 2 diabetes and cancer |
| Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD | Bioinformatics |
| David Ludwig, MD, PhD | Obesity |
| Joseph Majzoub, MD | Neuroendocrinology |
| Daniel J. Nigrin, MD, MS | Informatics |
| Umut Ozcan, MD | The molecular biology of ER stress and its relation to insulin and leptin resistance. |
| Nicholas Stylopoulos | Endocrinology |
| Morris White, PhD | Molecular biology of diabetes |
