News and Accolades
SerpinB2 May Curb Insulin Resistance and Prevent Diabetes
Led by Dr. Partha Dutta in the VMI, the study reveals how boosting protective fat-resident immune cells may prevent and even reverse type 2 diabetes.
Key Enzymes Can Help Promote Fat Loss While Preserving Muscle
Led by Işın Çakır, PhD, researchers in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism have uncovered a brain signaling mechanism that restores leptin sensitivity and promotes fat loss while preserving lean muscle.
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism Receives 2025 T1D Exchange Outstanding Adult Team Award
The national award recognizes the Division’s leadership in advancing equitable diabetes care and improving technology access for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Research led by Bokai Zhu, PhD, Uncovers Novel Way to Treat Neurodegeneration by Targeting Nuclear Speckles
A repurposed pinworm drug was found to restore cellular protein balance and dramatically reduce toxic proteins in models of neurodegeneration, offering new potential treatments
Two Department of Medicine faculty receive Pitt Health Sciences Ascending Stars Awards
Established in 2022 by Anantha Shekhar, senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of the School of Medicine, the Ascending Star Awards recognize highly productive and creative mid-career faculty with an award of $25,000. This...
Telemedicine Improves Access to Endocrinology Care for Rural Patients
Researchers in the Divisions of Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine found that the increased availability of telemedicine during the pandemic improved access to endocrinology care for rural patients with type 2 diabetes.
New Associate Vice Chairs appointed to assist with the DOM’s clinical mission
Esra French, MD, MBA, was named Associate Vice Chair for Ambulatory Medicine while Eric Dueweke, MD, MBA, named Associate Vice Chair for Inpatient Medicine and Care Standardization