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Christopher Bang Newgard

W. David and Sarah W. Stedman Distinguished Professor of Nutrition in the School of Medicine
Pharmacology & Cancer Biology
Duke Box 104775, Durham, NC 27710
300 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27701

Overview


Over its 16 year history, our laboratory has investigated mechanisms of metabolic regulation and fuel homeostasis in mammalian systems. Major projects include: 1) Mechanisms involved in regulation of insulin secretion from pancreatic islet β-cells by glucose and other metabolic fuels; 2) Development of methods for protection of β-cells against immune-mediated damage; 3) Studies on spatial organization and regulation of systems controlling hepatic glucose balance; 4) Studies on the mechanisms involved in lipid-induced impairment of insulin secretion and action in diabetes.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


W. David and Sarah W. Stedman Distinguished Professor of Nutrition in the School of Medicine · 2002 - Present Pharmacology & Cancer Biology, Basic Science Departments
Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology · 2002 - Present Pharmacology & Cancer Biology, Basic Science Departments
Director, Sarah W. Stedman Nutrition and Metabolism Center · 2002 - Present Sarah Stedman Nutrition & Metabolism Center, Duke Molecular Physiology Institute
Professor in Medicine · 2020 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2002 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers
Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute · 2009 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Texas at Dallas · 1984 Ph.D.