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The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The University of Chicago provides a unique environment combining medical research, teaching and patient care at the highest levels of excellent. Our “bench to bedside” approach ensures that breakthroughs in the laboratory are quickly translated into improved care for our patients. Research Accomplishments: The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism is a national leader in research leading to the development of new insights in the treatment of endocrine diseases and disorders. Work in the areas of diabetes, thyroid and sleep disorders has been greatly advanced by The University of Chicago endocrinology faculty. Our research activities are supported by a number of different sources including the National Institute of Health (NIH) and non-federal granting agencies. As one of only five NIH Diabetes Research and Training Centers in the U.S., we receive more NIH funding for diabetes and endocrinology research than any other hospital in Illinois and are in the top five of NIH funding for endocrinology programs nationally.
Over the years, several members of the Endocrine faculty have led investigations that resulted in significant discoveries in the areas of diabetes, thyroid and sleep disorders.
The past year Graeme Bell, PhD., the Louis Block Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine, joined the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. A leading authority on the molecular genetics of diabetes mellitus, Dr. Bell directs a large and active program which aims to identify diabetes susceptibility genes and has identified specific genes responsible for the autosomal, dominantly-transmitted maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY). Long known as a section which has made major advances in diabetes and thyroid disease and with over $10 million in research funding, researchers in the Section made several groundbreaking discoveries inin recent years:
In recognition of his important research, Dr. Samuel Refetoff was recently granted MERIT Status (Method to Extend Research in Time) by the National Institutes of Health for his investigations into the identification of new inherited thyroid disorders. The Section of Endocrinology faculty is internationally recognized
for their leading-edge clinical care and progressive therapies, a
major factor in the Section’s recent ranking among the 11 finest
Endocrinology programs in the United States (U.S. News & World
Report, July, 2007). In FY 06 the Department of Medicine and Section
launched the University of Chicago Comprehensive Diabetes Center (Louis
Philipson, MD, Ph.D.-Director) to combine the University’s traditions
of excellence in clinical care, basic and clinical research, and education
in diabetes and metabolic disorders. The Center’s goals include
improving patient care and developing new treatments and cures through
research into the molecular and genetic bases for types I and II diabetes
and the role of obesity. Next year, the section will expand its clinical
programs to include a full-time consultation service for inpatients
with hypertension and a specialty clinic for patients and training
of diabetes-related kidney disease. Education and Training: The multi-faceted academic program offered by the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism includes education for medical students, interns, residents, and fellows. Continuing medical education for physicians is also offered. Education within the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism consists of instruction at all levels of participation--outpatient clinics, inpatient areas, and laboratories with active student participation. The Endocrine Fellowship training program at The University of Chicago
is committed to train young physicians for careers which emphasize
endocrine investigation. The goals of the program have been to provide
physician-scientists with an integrated training in basic and clinical
endocrine research in order to prepare them for academic research
careers. Patient Care: Specialists here treat patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary tumors, polycystic ovary disease, bone diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension, and other diseases related to hormonal imbalance. The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism offers outpatient and inpatient diagnostic and treatment programs, and an endocrine hormone assay laboratory that performs a range of tests not available elsewhere. The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The University of Chicago is recently ranked among the 11 finest endocrinology centers in the United States. [*U.S. News & World Report, July, 2007]. |
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