We are a research group studying the physiology of obesity. Part of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Nutritional Sciences
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Evidence of persistent hunger following dietary weight loss in mice 👀 cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S…
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Reflecting on growing up in rural Michigan, Jennifer Garner, the John G. Searle Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences, talks about learning "strategically applied stubbornness" from her parents and finding an unexpected path from dietetics to academia. Through mentorship and community-based research, she builds a career in food security, policy and science communication—grounded in care, curiosity and purpose. myumi.ch/pgD2e
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New! Online now: Oxytocin signaling in adipocytes is required for normal milk fat production dlvr.it/TS4F1Y
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Apr 15
The NIH funded T32 Postdoctoral Program in Basic Diabetes Research is accepting applications. A number of great mentors and labs in @UMPhysiology @UMIntMed and across @umichmedicine, working on basic mechanisms of diabetes and metabolic disease.
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Join us as the U-M #CaswellDiabetes Institute kicks off its spring Community Seminar Series!
The first of three spring seminars – with a special focus on nutrition – will feature Dr. Erica Jansen who will share what to eat for good sleep.
Learn more: michmed.org/qNjWY
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Mar 25
Food the Main Course july 29-31. The latest for dietitians on IBS, IBD, EoE, CIC discussed by national KOLs. It’s must see CE!! @KateScarlata_RD @drkylestaller foodthemaincourse.com/schedu…
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As part of The Women Speak series, we spoke with Dr. Carol Elias, Director of the MMPC at the University of Michigan Medical School, about her research and leadership.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/EvZw7alzeoU?si=MgLo…
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Mar 21
🔍Can lifestyle modifications reverse nerve damage caused by metabolic syndrome?
☑️We show ketogenic diet exercise improve nerve function, even after neuropathy develops
☑️Linked to shifts in inflammatory and metabolic pathways
@Diabetes_ADA @ADA_Pubs
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Online Now: Lamin A/C in health, laminopathies, and familial partial lipodystrophy 2 dlvr.it/TRY407 #trends #endocrinology #metabolism
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Mar 10
We are looking for 4 talented postbac trainees interested in PhD or MD/PhD Programs! Apply by May 1 to join Cohort 3 and take your next step toward a career in diabetes research!
postbac.umn.edu/
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Check out our new preprint on obesity and its effects on Cushing's disease-related co-morbidities. Any feedback is welcome!
Feb 27
Differential Metabolic Signatures of Cushing's Disease Patients Dependent on their Obesity Status medrxiv.org/cgi/content/shor… #medRxiv
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Impact Institutes, a seed funding initiative launched in May at @UMich @UMichResearch, has awarded its first cycle of funding to 10 new institutes from across the university, including funding for the new Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health Policy, directed by Katherine Bauer, associate professor of nutritional sciences at @UMichSPH.
Read more: myumi.ch/E847r
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14 Dec 2025
The longer version of my tribute to Pedro Cuatrecasas.
1 Dec 2025
#NASmember Pedro Cuatrecasas devoted himself to improving human health, overseeing the development of 40 new drugs across his career. Read about his work as a scientific innovator and leader in pharmaceutical discovery in a new memoir: ow.ly/A1vW50XAmEw #MemoirMonday
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21 Nov 2025
Although millions of Americans have shed pounds with help from GLP-1 drugs, most have experienced unpleasant side effects. At a recent conference, #CaswellDiabetes researchers held a session to describe their efforts to solve the side-effect problem: michmed.org/ByQ2g
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24 Nov 2025
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Metabolic Biology / Human Metabolic Disease @UCBerkeley! Fantastic opportunity to join an interdisciplinary department with strengths in metabolism, nutrition & human health. Please help spread the word!
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14 Nov 2025
Thrilled to bring our diabetes research into the community—Guided by patient & family advisors, this is the perfect fusion of our @UMich Diabetes Institute mission: science, real-world impact & partnership! diabetes.med.umich.edu/event…
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Immersive XR technology to provide campus-wide undergraduate laboratory health and safety training. READ: myumi.ch/e3J7y
With support from @UMichiganAI, alongside @UMichSPH Instructional Services and Media Services teams, the XR Laboratory Health and Safety Training team developed an immersive laboratory training experience, which is accessible via the web, mobile device, or virtual reality goggles. Using this approach, we are able to present lab safety concepts and information in an engaging, realistic, and innovative manner.
ALT Person in a 'Michigan Public Health' T-shirt using a virtual reality headset and controllers in a modern room with a large University of Michigan School of Public Health logo on the wall.
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26 Sep 2025
Join us in Nashville to learn about the use of isotope tracers in metabolic research.
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5 Sep 2025
📚 Join us at @aadl for Diabetes 101! Learn what diabetes is, why it happens, & how it affects daily life—no medical degree required. @umichmedicine experts will break down Type 1 vs. Type 2, risk factors, and the latest advances in prevention, treatment & cures. Join us!
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5 Sep 2025
Glioblastomas are notoriously aggressive and deadly. New research reveals that starving these brain tumours of a key amino acid can slow their growth in mice—and may make chemotherapy more effective. A promising metabolic vulnerability.
Learn More 🔗 nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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