Research Seminars - Metabolism in the Southwest

This lecture series aims to enhance knowledge and collaboration in diabetes and metabolism by hosting high-profile scientists to discuss current topics in the field.

Details

• Guest speakers will be scheduled quarterly.
• Lectures are held in person for 45 minutes, followed by 10–15 minutes for Q&A.
• Speaker meets 1:1 with faculty members to collaborate over shared research interests.
• Lunch will be available for attendees who RSVP one week prior to the event.

Committee Members

• Dean Fredric E. Wondisford, MD
• Sally Radovick, MD
• Ling He, MD, PhD
• Yanqiao Zhang, MD, PhD
• Hyokjoon Kwon, PhD
• Cynthia Nubie – Administrative Support

For questions, please contact Cyndi at @email.

Date	Upcoming Seminar Info	Speaker
Oct 27, 2025	Speaker: Philip A. Cole, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Harvard Medical School Seminar Title: TBD
Feb 2, 2026	Speaker: Peter Tontonoz, MD, PhD Frances and Albert Piansky Endowed Chair Distinguished Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Biological Chemistry David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Seminar Title: New Pathways in Lipid Transport

Date	Past Seminar Info	Speaker
May 19, 2025	Speaker: Anthony Hollenberg, MD Hospital President, Boston Medical Center Professor of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Seminar Title: New Insight into Thyroid Hormone Signaling