Diabetes and Obesity Research Priority Area

UK Research on Beige Fat Formation for Improved Glucose Metabolism Highlighted by NIDDK

Jun 2, 2021, 8:15 AM

Research led by Dr. Philip Kern was recently highlighted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Young Patients at Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center See Smiling Faces Despite Masks

May 19, 2021, 8:14 AM

Staff members at UK HealthCare’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center (BBDC) found a unique way to ease anxiety as young patients and families return to in-person clinic visits.

Allison Waters
Administrative Staff Officer II - Pharmacology & Nutritional Sciences

Location: HKRB 220
760 Press Avenue
Lexington KY, 40508
Phone: 859.323.4618

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UK Researcher’s Work Included in 'Best of Cell Metabolism 2020' Collection

Apr 27, 2021, 7:53 AM

A paper by Barbara Nikolajczyk, Ph.D., professor of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences and associate director for Translational Research in Diabetes at the University of Kentucky, has been included in “Best of Cell Metabolism 2020.” The paper focuses on age-associated inflammation.

Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Series a Success in Virtual Format

Mar 5, 2021, 8:43 AM

The Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center's annual Obesity and Diabetes Research Day went virtual for the first time and expanded from a research ‘day’ to a research ‘series.’ Organizers say they were pleasantly surprised by the attendance with as many as 120 participants in one session alone.

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UK Helping Kentuckians Lower Diabetes Risks

Feb 4, 2021, 1:41 PM

Prediabetes and diabetes are big problems in Kentucky. According to the 2019 Kentucky Diabetes Report, one in 10 Kentucky adults have been told by a medical professional that they have prediabetes. An additional 12% have diabetes, and Kentucky has the fourth highest mortality rate due to diabetes in the nation.

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10th Annual Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Series Taking Place Virtually

Nov 4, 2020, 9:39 AM

This year’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Day will be a series of virtual seminars and activities during November. This also coincides with National Diabetes Month. The Series will include prominent speakers in the areas of diabetes and obesity research.

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