Overview
The central goals of my past and present research are to better understand the psychosocial mechanisms leading to poor adherence to diabetes self-management tasks in young individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus, and to develop novel behavioral interventions that are safe and effective for this population. I have 20 years of clinical experience in endocrinology and diabetes, with a specific expertise in insulin signaling and metabolic disorders.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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2023 - Present
Pediatrics, Endocrinology,
Pediatrics
Recent Publications
The Expanding Problem of Regional Adiposity: Revisiting a 1985 Diabetes Classic by Ohlson et al.
Journal Article Diabetes · May 1, 2024 Body fat distribution is a predictor of metabolic health in obesity. In this Classics in Diabetes article, we revisit a 1985 Diabetes article by Swedish investigators Ohlson et al. This work was one of the first prospective population-based studies that es ... Full text Link to item CiteBody composition in early pubescent children with obesity: effects following 1 year of nonintervention.
Journal Article J Appl Physiol (1985) · April 1, 2024 Little is known about whether body composition changes differently between children with and without obesity following 1 year of nonintervention. Therefore, we investigated body composition in early pubescent children (8-12 yr) with and without obesity bef ... Full text Link to item CiteInternet-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for youth with type 1 diabetes and depressive symptoms: a pilot and feasibility study.
Journal Article Mhealth · 2024 Depression is more common in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) compared to youth without diabetes. This study aims to assess the efficacy of Competent Adulthood Transition with Cognitive Humanistic and Interpersonal Teaching (CATCH-IT), an internet-based co ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Impact of Integrated Pet Care on Glycemic Control and Diabetes Responsibility
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2027Depression Prevention in Adolescents: Intervention Optimization in Preparation for Implementation Study
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Illinois at Chicago · 2022 - 2024Directing Stem Cells to the Adipocyte Lineage in Infantile Hemangiomas
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2024View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine ·
2000
M.D.