Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Medicine
·
2021 - Present
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition,
Medicine
Recent Scholarly Works
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 CiteComparative 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 2024 ObjectiveIn 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 m ... Full text CiteCardiovascular 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 CiteRecent Grants
REDEFINE NN9838-4942
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Novo Nordisk, Inc. · 2023 - 2027Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity and Health: NC Consortium Clinical Site
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases · 2016 - 2026Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study (GRADE) - Microbiome Collection
Clinical TrialCo Investigator · Awarded by The George Washington University · 2012 - 2026View All Grants
Education
American University of Beirut (Lebanon) ·
2004
M.D.