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: 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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FHS Research Plenary Awards 2019
May 16, 2019
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Three McMaster researchers receive grants for “high-risk, fast-breaking” research
May 14, 2019 by Sara Laux
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Defining obesity in children should be based on health issues, not just BMI
April 3, 2019
Physicians are told to gauge the severity of a child’s problem with obesity using the body mass index (BMI) that measures weight against height. But that doesn’t work well to identify health issues, especially those of mental health, in children with obesity seeking care, says a study led by McMaster University.
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Upcoming Events
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Julian Yabut - Harnessing Transferable Skills Learned in Graduate Training: Meeting the Needs of Non-Academia
Start 24 October, 2019, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series : Dr. Mueez U-Din, McMaster University
Start 7 November, 2019, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Seminar Series: Dr. Litsa Tsiani, Brock University
Start 21 November, 2019, 12 PM
End 1 PM
Hamilton
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Graduate Student Seminar: Michael Wong
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