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Honorees join more than 40 USC faculty as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. April 18, 2024 By USC staff The council of the American Association

Technology and screens are widely blamed for contributing to sedentary behavior and stealing timefrom physical activity opportunities. But what if we flipped the script and figured out how to get

April 15, 2024 By Emily Gersema Junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains (usc.edu) Rats fed a diet full of fat and sugar in adolescence suffered memory impairment,

Please see below for two ADA Pathway Award opportunities RFA Process for Limited Submissions: PIs must submit their application as a Limited Submission through the Research Initiatives and Infrastructure Application Portal:

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has been on the rise for the past two decades. A 2023 estimate projects a 7-fold increase in the number of youth with type

On March 8, Endocrine Today highlighted a study led by Anne Peters, MD, endocrinologist with Keck Medicine and professor of medicine (clinical scholar), showing that patients with Type 2 diabetes

On March 6, JAMA Medical News interviewed David Armstrong, PhD, DPM, podiatric surgeon with Keck Medicine and professor of surgery, on diabetic foot infections and amputations. Click link to read

Dietary protein restriction (DPR) protects against obesity, improves metabolic health, and extendslifespan in various organisms. Recent work demonstrated that the beneficial effects of DPR is largely mediated by the liver-derived

Joyce Richey, PhD receives the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

BY PANDORA DEWAN ON 8/2/23 AT 12:34 PM EDT https://www.newsweek.com/people-sweet-brain-scientists-find-sugar-diet-1817033 Many of us blame our cravings for sweet, sugary treats on our “sweet tooth,” but we should be placing the blame on

This program is offered by the USC CTSI and provides funding and mentorship for junior faculty.

On June 28, Medscape published a commentary by Peters on the state of research to cure Type 1 diabetes.   Beta Cells From Stem Cells: Nearing a Cure for Type 1

On July 10, KPCC-FM (Los Angeles) interviewed Anne Peters, MD, endocrinologist with Keck Medicine and professor of medicine (clinical scholar), on using diabetes drugs for weight loss.  Click this link

Changes in Cholesterol and Triglycerides May Signal a Higher Dementia Risk Older adults who have shifting levels of fatty compounds in the blood (cholesterol and triglycerides) may face a higher

Diabetic Foot Ulcers – Let’s Keep Them in “Remission” with Dr. David Armstrong We are pleased to announce that this week’s episode of the Pod of Inquiry will feature my

On June 15, Medical News Today quoted Anne Peters, MD, endocrinologist with Keck Medicine and professor of medicine (clinical scholar) with the Keck School, on the benefits of time-restricted eating.

USC Stem Cell researcher Senta Georgia, PhD, has broken a 140-year-old glass ceiling at the Keck School. In her mission to help the next generation of students facing racism, sexism

USC Dornsife’s Scott Kanoski and Lindsey Schier find the World Health Organization advisory surprising and note that public health messaging around recommendations can send mixed messages. Click link for article:

January 31, 2023 The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes the achievements of faculty members in the fields of radiology and public health By Hope Hamashige Carolyn C

Rajat S. Shivacharan, Camarin E. Rolle, Daniel A. N. Barbosa, Tricia N. Cunningham, Austin Feng, Noriah D. Johnson, Debra L. Safer, Cara Bohon, Corey Keller, Vivek P. Buch, Jonathon J. Parker, Dan E. Azagury, Peter A. Tass, Mahendra T. Bhati, Robert C. Malenka, James D.

in a story about a new study clarifying the mechanisms of insulin activity in microvessels of the brain and showing evidence of insulin resistance at the level of the blood-brain

On May 11, Very Well Health interviewed Kathleen Page, MD, endocrinologist with Keck Medicine and associate professor of medicine, in an article on research showing that children from families with

What parents need to know about the hidden body image issues in boys By Amy Joyce April 26, 2022  On April 26, The Washington Post quoted Stuart Murray, PsyD, psychiatrist with

‘Good Cholesterol’ Protective Against Alzheimer’s? Megan Brooks April 21, 2022 On April 21, Medscape covered a recent study by Hussein Yassine, PhD, associate professor of medicine and neurology, that showed small HDL

Understanding the role of faulty lipid metabolism and neuroinflammation in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is a key area of research for Hussein Yassine, MD, associate professor of medicine. Building

Congratulations to Dr. Anny Xiang on being selected by the American Diabetes Association to receive the 2022 Norbert Freinkel Award, the highest award for outstanding scientific contributions to the understanding

Recent publications (2021):Sex-related differences in cognitive trajectories in older individuals with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity. Alzheimers Dement (N Y). 2021; 7(1):e12160. Espeland MA, Yassine H, Hayden KD,

Recent publications (2021):Global Well-Being Is Associated With A1C and Frequency of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Predominately Latinx Youth and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Spectr. 2021 May;

Current studies:A Brain-Wide Neural Network for Glucosensory-Motor Integration During Hypoglycemia5R01DK121531-03: August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2022Role: Principal Investigator Recent publications (2021):Watts AG, Kanoski SE, Sanchez-Watts G, Langhans W. The

Recent activities:Summer Program in Diabetes and Obesity Research (SPIDOR)R25DK112738Aug 22, 2017 – Apr 30, 2022Role: Co-Principal Investigator Physiologic Consequence of Genetic Variation5R01DK105517-05: April 10, 2015 – March 31, 2022Role: Principal

Recent publications (2021):Spike in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Rates in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Diabetes Care. 2021 Apr 26. Chao LC, Vidmar AP, Georgia S. PMID: 33905347.View in

Recent publications (2021):Cholesterol-binding translocator protein TSPO regulates steatosis and bile acid synthesis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. iScience. 2021 May 21; 24(5):102457. Li Y, Chen L, Li L, Sottas C,

Current studies:Function and Emotion in Everyday Life with Type 1 Diabetes: FEEL-T1D5R01DK121298-03: April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2023

Current studies:Biobehavioral self-regulatory processes underlying real-time binge eating symptoms and obesity risk1K23DK128568-01: July 1, 2021 – March 31, 2026Role: Prinicpal Investigator Recent publications (2021):Dynamic associations between anxiety, stress, physical activity,

Current studies:Roles for Glucosensors in Taste Function1R01DC018562-01A1: December 1, 2020 – November 30, 2025Role: Prinicipal Invesitgator

Current research activities:Summer Program in Diabetes and Obesity Research (SPIDOR)NIHR25DK112738: Aug 22, 2017 – Apr 30, 2022Role: Principal Investigator

Awards:USC Mentoring Award – Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students – 2021- USC Office of the Provost Current studies:Function and Emotion in Everyday Life with Type 1 Diabetes: FEEL-T1D5R01DK121298-03: April 1, 2019

Current study:Impact of Early feeding and human milk oligosaccharides on obesity and brain development2R01DK110793-06A1: April 17, 2017 – May 31, 2025Role: Co- Principal Investigator Recent publication (2021):Association of Prenatal Sugar

Recent publications (2021):Efficacy and Safety of Sotagliflozin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Severe Renal Impairment. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2021 Aug 02. Cherney DZI, Ferrannini E, Umpierrez GE, Peters

Current studies:Neuroendocrine Systems involved in Early-life Programming for Obesity and DiabetesR01DK116858: February 13, 2019 – December 31, 2023Role: Principal Investigator Neural Mechanisms for Appetitive Responses to High Reward FoodsR01DK102794: December

Recent publications (2021):Liver Fat Reduction After Gastric Banding and Associations with Changes in Insulin Sensitivity and ß-Cell Function. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2021 Jul; 29(7):1155-1163. Xiang AH, Martinez MP, Trigo E,

Current studies:Fear Conditioning and Fear Extinction in Anorexia Nervosa5K23MH115184-05: September 19, 2017 – August 31, 2022Role: Prinicipal Investigator Recent publications (2021):Nagata JM, Compte EJ, Murray SB, Schauer R, Pak E,

Current studies:Environmental Exposures, Host Factors and Human Disease2P30ES007048-26: June 1, 1997 – February 28, 2026Role: Principal Investigator

Current studies:Biobehavioral Effects of Inhibitory Control on Eating and Diet Behaviors Among Adolescents5K01DK124435-02: May 1, 2020 – January 31, 2025Role: Principal Investigator Recent publications (2021):Dynamic associations between anxiety, stress, physical

Current studies:Brain Inhibition Control and Child Obesity RiskR03DK129186: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023Role: Principal Investigator Neural Mechanisms of Overeating Among Children Exposed to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus In UteroK01DK115638:

Current studies:Role of GRP78 in beta cell adaptation in obesity and diabetesR01DK113300: June 1, 2018 – May 31, 2022Role: Co-Investigator Stress Induction of Glucose Regulated Protein GRP78/BiP3R01CA027607-41S1: April 1, 1980

Recent publications (2021):A Diet High in Fat and Fructose Induces Early Hepatic Mitochondrial Aging. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 07 01; 73(1):99-102. Bramlage KS, Bhattacharjee J, Kirby M, Myronovych A,

Current study:Effects of Androgen Excess on Lipid Distribution in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia5R03HD101718-02: May 15, 2020 – April 30, 2022Role: Principal Investigator Recent publications (2021):Weight Loss during Topiramate Treatment in a

Current studies:Interactions between diet and cognition5R01DK123423-03: September 20, 2019 – July 31, 2023Role: Principal Investigator Higher-Order Neural Control of Food Intake2R01DK104897-06A1: April 1, 2015 – May 31, 2025Role: Principal Investigator

Recent publications (2021):Ambient air pollutants are associated with morning serum cortisol in overweight and obese Latino youth in Los Angeles. Environ Health. 2021 04 08; 20(1):39. Toledo-Corral CM, Alderete TL,

Current studies:Home intervention for reducing sugary drinks & obesity in Hispanic women-infantsR01DK109161: September 17, 2016 – June 30, 2022Role: Principal Investigator Early Life Social, Environmental, and Nutritional Determinants of Disease

Recent publications (2021):The Role of Childhood Asthma in Obesity Development: A Nationwide U.S. Multi-cohort Study. Epidemiology. 2021 Sep 20. Stratakis N, Garcia E, Chandran A, Hsu T, Alshawabkeh A, Aris

Recent publications (2021):Millette, K, Cuala, J, Wang, P, Marks, C, Woo, V, Hayun, M et al.. SARS-CoV2 infects pancreatic beta cells in vivo and induces cellular and subcellular disruptions that

Recent publications (2021):Weight Loss during Topiramate Treatment in a Severely Obese Adolescent with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Migraine. J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2021 08 23. Seagroves A, Ross HM,

Current studies:Microtemporal Processes Underlying Health Behavior Adoption and Maintenance3U01HL146327-03S1: May 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022Role: Principal Investigator Recent publications (2021):Interactions among Reward Sensitivity and Fast-Food Access on Healthy Eating

Current studies:In-home obesity prevention to reach low-income infants through maternal and social transmissionR01HD092483: September 1, 2017 – May 31, 2022Role: Principal Investigator Recent Publications (2021):Miller S, Bruine de Bruin W,

Current studies:The Impact of Improvements in Built- and Social-Environments and Housing on Obesity in Public Housing Residents: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in South Los Angeles5R01CA228058-04: March 1, 2018 –

Current project:Metformin-Regulated Mitochondrial Peptides and their Effects on Aging5R01AG069698-02: September 15, 2020 – May 31, 2025Role: Principal Investigator Recent publication (2021):Lei, S, Inojosa, JRM, Kumar, S, Lee, AT, Scott, CG,

Current studies:Hepatotoxic effects of perfluoroalkyl substances: a new epidemiological approach for studying environmental fatty liver diseaseR01ES030691: May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2023Role: Principal Investigator Effects of DDE exposure on

Recent projects/studies:Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute3UL1TR001855-05S1 July 1, 2016 – May 31, 2022Role: PI/Project leader Recent publications (2021):Genome-wide association study of body fat distribution traits in Hispanics/Latinos from

Recent publications (2021):Characteristics of paediatric weight management in the United States: Associations with program retention and BMI outcomes in the paediatric obesity weight evaluation registry (POWER). Pediatr Obes. 2021 Sep

Current studies:Testing the efficacy of multi-day interruptions in sedentary behaviors on metabolic, cognitive, and affective outcomes in youth at risk for Type 2 diabetes5R01DK123333-02: August 1, 2020 – July 31,

Current studies:Improving the science of adherence reinforcement and safe mobility in people with diabetic foot ulcers using smart offloadingR01DK124789: January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025Role: Principal Investigator Recent publications

Recent publications (2021):PNPLA3 Genotype, Arachidonic Acid Intake, and Unsaturated Fat Intake Influences Liver Fibrosis in Hispanic Youth with Obesity. Nutrients. 2021 May 12; 13(5). Jones RB, Arenaza L, Rios C,

BY Leigh Hopper OCTOBER 13, 2021 The Southern California Center for Chronic Health Disparities in Latino Families and Children will focus on reversing obesity and obesity-related chronic diseases in Latinos with culturally

October 7, 2021 by Allison Aubrey Highlights of work by Kathleen A. Page, MD https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/07/1044010141/diet-soda-may-prompt-food-cravings-especially-in-women-and-people-with-obesity