Research Interests
Genetic forms of obesity
Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Malnutrition
Thyroid nodules and cancer
Newborn thyroid disorders
Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Malnutrition
Thyroid nodules and cancer
Newborn thyroid disorders
Selected Grants
Long Term Extension Trial of setmelanotide (RM-493) for patients who have completed a trial of Setmelanotide for the treatment of obesity associated with genetic defects upstream of the MC4 receptor in the leptin-melanocortin pathway
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · 2020 - 2025Serotonin as a Novel Biomarker for Progression to Type 2 Diabetes in Obese Adolescents
ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2018 - 2023BASKET: Setmelanotide (RM-493-014)
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · 2019 - 2022Effects of metformin on influenza outcomes
FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society · 2021 - 2022Expanding thyroid testing in high risk newborns: total T3, free T4, TSH and TRAB
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Baebies, Inc · 2018 - 2021Comprehensive, Near Patient Assessment of Severe Hypoglycemia in Newborns Using Low Blood Volume (Phase II)
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Baebies, Inc · 2017 - 2021RM-493-013 Genetic Testing and Phenotypic Characterization of Severely Obese Pediatric and Adult Volunteers RHYTHM
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · 2017 - 2019OptiDiag: Optimizing diagnosis and management of acute malnutrition
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Action Contre La Faim · 2015 - 2018A rapid, ultrasensitive system for recurrent thyroid testing in high risk newborns
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Baebies, Inc · 2017 - 2018Bridge - Evidence-based approach to dietary management of Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS)
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Foundation for Prader-Willi Research · 2016 - 2018Minority Undergraduate Internship (MUI) Award
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Diabetes Association · 2016 - 2016Beta cell development and type 2 diabetes: the role of lactogen signaling
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Diabetes Association · 2014 - 2016Multidisciplinary Neonatal Training Grant
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2010 - 2015Leptin as a Regulator of T Cell Metabolism and Function
ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2010 - 2015Understanding the effects of estrogen signaling on fatty liver disease
FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2011 - 2013Developmental, nutritional and hormonal regulation of Ghrelin in children with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Clinical TrialCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2005 - 2009The Role of Placental Lactogen in Fetal Development
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1988 - 2009Mentored Clinical Research Scholar Program
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2002 - 2006Roles of Prolactin in Adipocyte Development and Function
FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2002 - 2005The Role Of Placental Lactogen In Fetal Development
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1998 - 1999Role Of Placental Lactogen In Fetal Development
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1993 - 1995Role Of Placenta Lactogen In Fetal Development
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1990 - 1995The Role Of Placental Lactogen In Fetal Development
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1990 - 1995Senior International Fellowship: Role Of Placental Lactoge
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1993 - 1993Role Of Placental Lactogen In Fetal Development
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1990 - 1991The Role Of Placental Lactogen In Fetal Development
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1987 - 1988Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research
Fogarty Senior International Fellowship ·
1993
Research fellow ·
Awarded by: NIH