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Hiba Abou Assi

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition
227 Baker Hse, Box 3924, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine

Recent Publications


Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC): human studies design and protocol.

Journal Article J Appl Physiol (1985) · September 1, 2024 Physical activity, including structured exercise, is associated with favorable health-related chronic disease outcomes. Although there is evidence of various molecular pathways that affect these responses, a comprehensive molecular map of these molecular r ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparative Effects of Randomized Second-line Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes on a Composite Outcome Incorporating Glycemic Control, Body Weight, and Hypoglycemia: An Analysis of the Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study (GRADE).

Journal Article Diabetes Care · April 1, 2024 OBJECTIVE: In Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study (GRADE) (5,047 participants, mean follow-up 5.0 years), differences in glycemic control were demonstrated over time among four randomized therapies added to metformi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cardiovascular Outcomes in GRADE (Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Type 2 Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study).

Journal Article Circulation · March 26, 2024 BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. The effects of glucose-lowering medications on cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes and low cardiovascular risk are uncl ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


REDEFINE NN9838-4942

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Novo Nordisk, Inc. · 2023 - 2027

Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity and Health: NC Consortium Clinical Site

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases · 2016 - 2025

Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study (GRADE) - Microbiome Collection

Clinical TrialCo Investigator · Awarded by The George Washington University · 2012 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


American University of Beirut (Lebanon) · 2004 M.D.