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Rana K. Gupta

W. David and Sarah W. Stedman Distinguished Professor
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


W. David and Sarah W. Stedman Distinguished Professor · 2023 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine
Professor in Medicine · 2022 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine
Professor in Cell Biology · 2022 - Present Cell Biology, Basic Science Departments
Member of Duke Molecular Physiology Institute · 2022 - Present Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent News Items


Published June 12, 2026
The Future of Aging Research
Published May 4, 2023
Duke Awards 44 Distinguished Professorships
Published December 7, 2022
Listening in on the Conversations of Fat Cells

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Recent Scholarly Works


Adipocyte Expression of O-Glycoprotein Procollagen C-Endopeptidase Enhancer Protein 2 (PCPE2): Mechanisms Linking Fibrosis and Beiging of White Adipose Tissue.

Journal article bioRxiv · July 26, 2026 BACKGROUND: Procollagen C-endopeptidase enhancer protein 2 (Pcpe2) has been primarily investigated in collagen processing during wound healing and is assumed to function similarly to Pcpe1 in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Our studies suggest that Pcpe2 h ... Full text Link to item Cite

From lipoprotein metabolism to blood clotting: Highlights of the 2025 Fredrickson lipid research conference.

Journal article J Lipid Res · May 2026 The biannual Fredrickson Lipid Research conference took place in person in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from September 3-5, 2025. Each conference highlights the most advanced basic and translational research in lipids and lipoprotein metabolism. As with each Fred ... Full text Link to item Cite

A consensus guide to preclinical indirect calorimetry experiments.

Journal article Nat Metab · September 2025 Understanding the complex factors influencing mammalian metabolism and body weight homeostasis is a long-standing challenge requiring knowledge of energy intake, absorption and expenditure. Using measurements of respiratory gas exchange, indirect calorimet ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Cell and Molecular Biology Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2026 - 2031

Regulation of Adipose Tissue Plasticity by Pericyte GIPR

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 2025 - 2030

Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 2024 - 2029

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Education


University of Pennsylvania · 2006 Ph.D.