Drs. Maureen Kachman, Thekkelnaycke Rajendiran, and Charles Burant
Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Research

Research in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes within the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine has paved the way for more effective methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders. Our faculty and research teams lead collaborative basic and clinical investigations across a wide spectrum of areas. Their innovative work is supported by funding from federal agencies, industry partners, and private foundations.

In addition, we are deeply committed to training the next generation of researchers through robust mentorship and hands-on involvement, building the foundation necessary to drive future breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes.
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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 (T32DK101357) is designed to prepare PhD basic scientists for careers in diabetes research.
Research Areas
  • Adrenal Disease
  • Bone Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Endocrine Hypertension
  • Lipid Disorders
Dr. Peter Arvan: Living with Diabetes

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

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Collaborative Research Units

Our multidisciplinary model fosters collaboration and drives innovation across numerous research units at our institution, where many of our faculty members also serve in key leadership roles, further strengthening the impact of our research enterprise.
Faculty Research 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.