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McMaster's Centre for Metabolism, Obesity & Diabetes Research translates world leading basic science into clinical practice to improve metabolic disease.
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https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/metabolism-research 27-01-2019 17:04:11
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Weight loss medications are becoming a more common treatment for obesity. We spoke with experts from McMaster University Department of Pediatrics and McMaster University Department of Medicine about how these drugs work and their use in adults and children. ow.ly/voxn50SeaNY
āThere is a misconception that losing weight is as easy as eating less & working out, but the biochemistry in the brain plays a bigger role in weight loss than most people thinkā - Katherine Morrison on the interplay of meds, diet & exercise in weight lossā¬ļø brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/weighā¦
Our 1st #MODR seminar of 24/25 will feature Dr. Shingo Kajimura Harvard Medical School . The Shingo Kajimura Lab focuses on the molecular basis of bioenergetics in health & disease. Don't miss it on Sep 19, 2024, from 12-1 PM! In-person in HSC 1A5 or on Zoom ā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/modr-seā¦
Join us for a half-day symposium at the Farncombe Atrium McMaster University ! Leading scientists will present the latest research on #adiposetissue, #obesity & #vasculardisease š: November 4 2024 ā²ļø: 12:00-4:30 š: Farncombe Atrium McMaster Health Sciences Register š ā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/11th-anā¦
Weāre thrilled to announce Dr. John Ussher University of Alberta as one of our #MODRSymposium speakers! John R. Ussher studies how obesity-related changes in energy metabolism contribute to #T2D & #CVD, exploring novel pharmacotherapy targets. Details & registration: ā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/11th-anā¦
In 1ā£3ā£ days Dr. Clair Crewe University of Washington will be presenting at the #MODRSymposium . Clair Crewe research is focused on understanding the #metabolic consequences of #EV-mediated signaling in #cardiometabolic disease Details & registration: ā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/11th-anā¦
Our next presenter highlight is Marie Pigeyre, Endocrinologist McMaster University Department of Medicine & clinician scientist @PHRI & @MacMODR. Her research focuses on #genetic & #biomarker data to identify new therapeutic targets for #T2D & its #vascular complications. Registration: ā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/11th-anā¦
Weāre thrilled to welcome Philip Schauer, MD virtually to the #MODR Symposium on Nov 4! An esteemed surgeon & researcher, Dr. Schauer will discuss the šbetween #obesity & #CVD, w/ evidence supporting metabolic surgery for treating #cardiometabolic disease. ā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/11th-anā¦
Weāre excited to feature Carpentier AndrĆ© from @Usherbrooke as a speaker at the #MODR Symposium on Nov 4! Heāll discuss adipose tissue #metabolic dysfunction in #obesity & #T2D, highlighting its role in #T2D remission post-bariatric surgery. Registrationš ā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/11th-anā¦
"When your children have medical appointments with their primary care provider, ask for their blood pressure to be taken. It only takes a minute, but itās an extremely important part of any physical exam,ā says McMaster University Department of Pediatrics scientist Rahul Chanchlani. Learn about his studyā¬ļø
Next Thursday our #MODR seminar series returns with Kacey Prentice. Her research focuses on identifying circulating factors that contribute to T1D & T2D. š Jan 16 š12:00 š HSC 4E20 / Zoom ā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/modr-seā¦
šExcited to announce Dr. Christine Chambers is our #MCHRD2025 keynote speaker! A global leader in childrenās pain research, she is one of Canadaās Top 100 Most Powerful Women & among the top 2% most-cited scientists worldwide. Donāt miss her talk! š pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/research/mcmasā¦
Registration & volunteer sign-up are OPEN for #MCHRD2025! š When: March 26, 2025 Where: McMaster University Student Centre RSVP by March 12 to attend (non-presenters). Volunteer & judging roles are open to learners, staff, faculty, & parent/family partners. ā¬ļø pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/research/mcmasā¦
One week left!ā³Abstract submissions for #MCHRD2025 are due on Feb. 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Open to learners & research staff in child health with a McMaster Health Sciences supervisor, as well as parent & family partners & new investigators. Submit yours today: pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/research/mcmasā¦
Good luck to all the learners, research staff, as well as family partners and new investigators putting the finishing touches on their #MCHRD2025 abstracts! Remember to submit your abstracts by this Wed. Feb. 26 at 11:59 PM EST via the MCHRD website ā¬ļø pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/research/mcmasā¦
Join us on March 6 for the next MODR Seminar, featuring #MODRtrainee Ann Kuganathan - 4th-year PhD(c) in the Krepninsky lab. Ann Kuganathan will share her research on how follistatin improves vascular health & PVAT function in hypertension. šā¦bolism-research.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/events/modr-seā¦
Also presenting on March 6 is Meghan Conn ā 2nd year MSc (c) in the Jonathan Schertzer (SchertzerLab). Meghan Conn's presentation will describe the metabolic changes that occur during repeated intermittent fasting(IF) & how features of obesity & early T2D affect the metabolic response to IF
Another great addition to our March 6 seminar is Maya Bozzo-Rey ā MSc (c) in Sergi Clotet Freixas lab. Her presentation will explore kidney metabolism, epigenetics & sex differences in DKD, with a focus on metabolic responses to high glucose & epigenetic modifications.
