The Metabolism Unit offers numerous educational and enrichment opportunities on topics related to metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. Conferences cover a full range of research and clinical topics, with opportunities for shadowing in the Lipid and Metabolic Disorders Clinic.
Metabolism Unit Journal Club
Led by Dr. Steven Grinspoon, Metabolism Unit Chief.
This conference is a didactic discussion of cutting-edge articles of relevance to metabolism, obesity, endocrinology, and nutrition. The conference is held each Thursday 3-4 PM. Please contact Courtney Ostrikis, costrikis@mgh.harvard.edu
Lipid and Metabolic Disorders Clinic Conference
Led by Dr. Lindsay Fourman, Associate Director, Lipid and Metabolic Disorders Clinic.
This conference is a case-based discussion involving guest experts in the diagnosis and management of common and rare lipid and metabolic disorders. The conference is held the first Friday of each month 12-1 PM. Please contact Dr. Lindsay Fourman, lfourman@mgh.harvard.edu
Lipid and Metabolic Disorders Clinic Shadowing Experience
Led by Dr. Janet Lo, Clinic Director.
This experience provides an opportunity to shadow leading experts in the field in the management of complex lipid and metabolic disorders. The clinic is held each Wednesday AM. Please contact Dr. Janet Lo, jlo@mgh.harvard.edu
Met U Scholars Program
Led by Dr. Markella Zanni, Associate Chief, MGH Metabolism Unit and Faculty Mentoring Initiative, MGH Endocrine Division
The Program is a is a monthly virtual lecture series featuring expert clinical and research Faculty from across institutions sharing insights on topics related to human metabolism. Past speakers have included Dr. LaPrincess Brewer speaking on “Promoting Cardiovascular and Digital Health Equity Through Community-Based Participatory Research," Dr. Jose Rivera Feliciano speaking on “A Novel Insulin-Independent Glucose Lowering Activity of Pancreatic Beta Cells,” Dr. Shana McCormack speaking on “Mitochondrial Diabetes,” and Dr. Kristine Erlandson on “Function and Frailty in HIV.” Please contact Dr. Markella Zanni, mzanni@mgh.harvard.edu
Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard (NORCH) Annual Research Symposium
Led by Dr. Steven Grinspoon, NORCH PI.
This symposium provides a one-day series of in-depth lectures on a topic of interest to researchers and clinicians in the areas of metabolism, obesity and nutrition. The Symposium is held each June, see www.norch.org for further details. Please contact Esther Bwenyi, ebwenyi@mgh.harvard.edu
Nutrition Obesity Research Center Pilot and Feasibility Symposium
Led by Dr. Takara Stanley, NORCH Pilot and Feasibility Program Director.
This symposium highlights key advances by NORCH P&F awardees as well as lectures on mentorship strategies by senior HMS faculty. The Symposium is held monthly each October. Please contact Esther Bwenyi, ebwenyi@mgh.harvard.edu
Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORCH)
The NORCH aims to equip nutrition and obesity researchers with the tools and technology they need in order to conduct cutting-edge research.
Lipid and Metabolism Associates
The Lipid and Metabolism Associates focuses on treating patients with lipid disorders and metabolic disorders.
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