A researcher working with equipment
Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Research

Research in the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes has paved the way for more effective methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Research areas in the division cover a wide range of diseases and their related complications, including adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary disorders, diabetes, obesity, hormone-related cancers, bone diseases, lipid disorders, and neuroendocrine diseases.

Our multidisciplinary approach fosters innovation and collaboration across various research centers and programs where many of our faculty also hold leadership positions.
About our Research

Research Goals

  • Facilitate and focus basic molecular and cellular research in all areas of metabolic and endocrine disorders
  • Promote the validation and application of relevant new basic knowledge in the clinical arena through rational, innovative and streamlined clinical, epidemiological and outcomes research
  • Evaluate, refine, and disseminate new clinical knowledge regarding diabetes and related disorders into community health practices, especially in those communities at increased risk
  • Recruit, train, motivate, and retain an effective pool of basic and clinical investigators and health care professional personnel in all areas of endocrinology and metabolism

T32 Training Program

Our Multidisciplinary Postdoctoral Training Program in Basic Diabetes Research is designed to prepare PhD basic scientists for careers in diabetes research.
Research Areas
Basic Research

Our internationally recognized mission of basic science research includes cutting-edge investigations conducted at the molecular, cellular and physiological levels.

Clinical Research

Our groundbreaking clinical research investigates new methodologies and treatments for a multitude of endocrine and metabolic conditions and related complications.

Dr. Peter Arvan: Living with Diabetes

Dr. Peter Arvan, former division chief, shares about the division's work on diabetes.

Watch the video
Research Centers & Programs

Advanced training and collaborative research involving faculty, fellows, medical students, and graduate students expands the base of scientific knowledge required for cures and improved clinical outcomes. Our centers include:

Our division also conducts research in collaboration with the Michigan Medicine Rogel Cancer Center. Research programs include:
Faculty Lab Websites
Learn how Conn Syndrome was Discovered

The legacy of Dr. Jerome Conn (former Division Chief of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes) includes his discovery of the syndrome that bears his name - listen to him describe it in his own words.