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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Metabolism, Obesity & Diabetes Research Symposium
Hamilton
Start 27 September, 2019, 8 30 AM
End 2 30 PM