Christopher Newgard
W. David and Sarah W. Stedman Distinguished Professor of Nutrition in the School of MedicineOverview
Over its 16 year history, our laboratory has investigated mechanisms of metabolic regulation and fuel homeostasis in mammalian systems. Major projects include: 1) Mechanisms involved in regulation of insulin secretion from pancreatic islet β-cells by glucose and other metabolic fuels; 2) Development of methods for protection of β-cells against immune-mediated damage; 3) Studies on spatial organization and regulation of systems controlling hepatic glucose balance; 4) Studies on the mechanisms involved in lipid-induced impairment of insulin secretion and action in diabetes.
Positions
W. David and Sarah W. Stedman Distinguished Professor of Nutrition in the School of Medicine in the School of Medicine
2002 School of Medicine
Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology in the School of Medicine
2002 School of Medicine
Director, Sarah W. Stedman Nutrition and Metabolism Center in the School of Medicine
2002 School of Medicine
Professor in Medicine in the School of Medicine
2020 School of Medicine
Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute in the University Institutes and Centers
2009 University Institutes and Centers
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine
2002 School of Medicine
Education
Ph.D. 1984
1984 University of Texas at Dallas
Publications, Grants & Awards
Offices & Contact
Durham, NC
27701 Duke Box 104775
Durham, NC
27710