Department of Molecular Metabolism
Researching the complex interplay between the major factors underlying metabolic health and disease, including diet, age, environment, and genetics, for the prevention and treatment of widespread chronic diseases.
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News
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Alexander Banks recognized for excellence in endocrine research
Alexander Banks received the 2022 Armen H. Tashjian Jr. Award for Excellence in Endocrine Research for his work to standardize data analysis in obesity research.
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Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells; repairing structure reverses metabolic disease
Cells use their molecular architecture to regulate their metabolic functions, and repairing diseased cells’ architecture to a healthier state can also repair metabolism, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.
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Newly identified hormone may be a critical driver of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
A newly discovered hormone named fabkin helps regulate metabolism and may play an important role in the development of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to research led by the Sabri Ülker Center for Metabolic Research at Harvard Chan School.
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Hidden in plain view
Bob Farese Jr. is an expert in how lipid synthesis and storage may lead to disease—and an accomplished amateur photographer.
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Symposium explores health lessons learned from the pandemic
The John B. Little Symposium focused on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to better apply them to the next major disease outbreak.
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Edward Chouchani receives 2021 Armen H. Tashjian Jr. Award
Edward Chouchani, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, is the 2021 recipient of the Armen H. Tashjian Jr. Award for Excellence in Endocrine Research.
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Aging matters
Sneha Dutta, PhD ’21, wants to understand why individuals age differently and if there’s a way to counter old age’s harmful effects.
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Accumulation of infected red blood cells in the adipose tissue is essential for development of cerebral malaria
Findings point to potential treatments and diagnostics for the often untreatable disease For immediate release: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Boston, MA – White adipose tissue (WAT), or white fat, plays…
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There’s no single pathway into science, panelists tell teens
Experts from Harvard Chan School’s Department of Molecular Metabolism shared information about science careers at a digital panel discussion for teens.
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In liver, a stressed cell can be bad news for its neighbors
Findings provide new insights into obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease For immediate release: December 18, 2020 Boston, MA – A key protein in the communication channels between cells can…
