M.D. Dr. John Nestler is the first appointed William G. Blackard Professor of Medicine. He has spent much of his career studying the effects of insulin on polycystic ovary syndrome, a common condition related to diabetes and obesity.
Plans are underway to expand the fellowship program.
At least four staff members are present at each clinic, and a patient management conference is held at the end of each clinic. Research Basic research in the division is performed in the following areas. Role of ion channels in pancreatic insulin release Regulation of insulin receptor and leptin gene expression Regulation of gluconeogenesis and hepatic glucose output Insulin regulation of human adrenal and ovarian steroidogenesis Cellular mechanisms of insulin signal transduction Renal glucocorticoid metabolism via P450 enzymes Control of prolactin secretion Search for a novel pituitary hypercalcemic factor and components of the adenylate cyclase system. The division plays a very active role in clinical investigations in the General Clinical Research Center. Residents and fellows are encouraged to participate in many ongoing basic and clinical research projects.