Welcome
The Centre for Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Research is focused on translating world leading basic science into clinical practice to improve the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases in children and adults across the lifespan.
Vision
To use our multidisciplinary expertise, extending from cellular systems to patient populations, to develop new preventative and treatment strategies for chronic metabolic diseases.
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In The News
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Quarterly Highlights: October to December 2019
October 31, 2019
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More electronic device use tied to more sugar and caffeine in teens
October 22, 2019
Do young teens who spend more time with TV and electronic devices drink more sugared or caffeinated drinks than others? Yes, they do, says a study of U.S. teens led by McMaster University researchers. It is a concern because many exceed recommended levels of both sugar and caffeine, says pediatrician Katherine Morrison, who led the research together with colleagues at McMaster and California State University - Fullerton.
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Quarterly Highlights: July to September 2019
July 5, 2019
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Quarterly Highlights: April to June 2019
June 28, 2019
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Large international study finds diabetes drug cuts cardiovascular and kidney problems
June 10, 2019
A clinical trial that followed more than 9,900 people in 24 countries has found that the drug dulaglutide reduced cardiovascular events and kidney problems in middle-aged and older people with Type 2 diabetes.
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Upcoming Events
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Muscle cell glucose uptake: Use of novel polyphenols against insulin resistance: Dr. Evangelia Tsiani, Brock University
Hamilton
Start 21 November, 2019, 12 PM
End 1 PM
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Pediatric Endocrinology Rounds: Dr. Deborah Sloboda
Start 22 November, 2019, 12 30 PM
End 1 30 PM
Hamilton
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Journal Club
Start 28 November, 2019, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. Arthur Cheng, York University
Start 5 December, 2019, 12 PM
End 1 PM
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Seminar Series: TBA
Start 19 December, 2019, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. Hertzel Gerstein, McMaster University
Start 16 January, 2020, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. James Lally, McMaster University
Start 6 February, 2020, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. Jon Schertzer, McMaster University
Start 20 February, 2020, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. Vladimir Ljubicic, McMaster University
Start 5 March, 2020, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. Michael Connor, York University
Start 19 March, 2020, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. Deborah Sloboda
Start 2 April, 2020, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. Joyce Obeid, McMaster University
Start 16 April, 2020, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton