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Barbara Corkey @bcorkey

I am a scientist at Boston University School of Medicine, painter, wine lover and grandmother. My research focus is metabolic diseases (diabetes & obesity).

Joined April 2009
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latest masterpiece: Full of Life 30X30, oil on canvas.
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Latest comment on the world.
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A new creation: quinoa with chopped peppers, fried chicken nuggets, Gorgonzola and a sauce made with avocados, tomatoes, lemon juice and soy sauce with blueberry-cabbage salad and Alsatian gewurtztraminer.
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Take a look at my article! link.springer.com/10.1186/s1…

Advances and counterpoints in type 2 diabetes. What is ready for translation into real-world...

BMC Medicine - This review seeks to address major gaps and delays between our rapidly evolving body of knowledge on type 2 diabetes and its translation into real-world practice. Through updated and...

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I'll be at #OW2024 in San Antonio! Let's connect 🤝 invt.io/1ixb7sgdgyy

I'll be at the ObesityWeek 2024 conference, join me!

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I'll be at #OW2024 in San Antonio! Let's connect 🤝 invt.io/1txb7sgdgyy

I'll be at the ObesityWeek 2024 conference, join me!

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The real issue is what causes excess nutrient ingestion. Maybe some of the thousands of new chemicals in our environment.
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Inflammation increases ROS, an oxidant that is a normal signal (for insulin secretion and fat storage) but in excess can damage proteins. With the increases in obesogens in our environment (that cause inflammation) the ROS removal apparatus can't keep up and we get false signals
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Sorry to say farewell. Meet me on Facebook.
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Barbara Corkey retweeted
Dr. Jessica Dunne@jessdunnephd
2 Nov 2023
Our next @WIELDvoice event. Please join us as we talk about negotiation tips, with an emphasis on women in science. #WomenInSTEM
Women Inspiring & Elevating Leadership in Diabetes@WIELDvoice
2 Nov 2023
Join us on Nov 17th at 10am EST as we hear from Dr. Marks about NEGOTIATION TIPS!! Click here to register: docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
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Dr. Jessica Dunne@jessdunnephd
2 Nov 2023
In case you missed it! The recording of the @WIELDvoice Panel Discussion: Empowering Women in Science: Exploring Diverse Career Paths & Crucial Issues is now online... youtu.be/AJ5MPjlw6GA?si=GIcC…
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Another great ADA meeting with great friends
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Day 3 of the Islet Study Group. A very well organized and exciting meeting
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Wonderful new article focussing attention on obesogens: ajcn.nutrition.org/Obesogens and Obesity: State-of-the-Science and Future Directions Summary from a Healthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptors Strategies Workshop Jerrold J. Heindel, Jessica A. Alvarez, Ella Atlas, et al

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Chawan mushi, Caesar-roasted broccoli, salad and a Pinot Grigio
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Filet marinated in balsamic and Worcestershire sauce with grape and f salad and The Chocolate Block wine.
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Arctic char with poppy seed lemon sauce, fennel, carrot salad and Kerner wine
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Fresh pasta, wagyu filet, Roquefort sauce, salad and Martinelli Pinot Noir.
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Health Affairs
@Health_Affairs
12 May 2023
In their new Forefront article, Olivia Weinstein, Christina Badaracco Sharon Akabas from @rewire_health @avalerehealth discuss how there remain problems in our food system approach to health nutrition interventions. bit.ly/42tkipM

Why Current 'Food Is Medicine' Solutions Are Falling Short | Health Affairs Forefront

In recent years, the age-old concept that food can augment medical practice has gained significant attention in health care reform. However, there remain fundamental problems in our food system and...

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Cobb salad and a Benton-Lane Pinot Noir
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