Metabolism in the Southwest Seminar Series

Presenter

Dr. Anthony Hollenberg currently serves as the President of Boston Medical Center, a role in which he is dedicated to advancing patient care, clinical innovation, and health equity. Prior to his role, he served as the Physician-in-Chief of Boston Medical Center and held the title of John Wade Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Dr. Hollenberg is widely recognized for his groundbreaking research on thyroid disorders, focusing on the physiological and molecular mechanisms by which thyroid hormones regulate metabolism and body weight, as well as thyroid gland development. Through this research, he has contributed over 100 original studies and authored more than 30 book chapters and reviews.

Seminar Title

• New Insight into Thyroid Hormone Signaling

Learning Objectives

1. Understand how thyroid hormone signals control its effects on metabolism
2. Demonstrate how thyroid hormone signals to the hypothalamus and pituitary to manage its own production
3. Examine the role of thyroid hormone signaling in the regulation of liver metabolism.

This seminar series is offered in a hybrid format and can be attended in person at the Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building (BSPB), Room E113, or virtually via Zoom. For any questions, please contact Hannah Webber at @email.