1 November DRC Director's Report - November 2024 November 1, 2024 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center 0 We are proud to announce that Kamal Rahmouni, PhD, Co-Director of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center and Professor of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Physiology – Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. This prestigious journal publishes groundbreaking research that enhances our understand of physiological regulation across various levels of biological organization. Dr. Rahmouni has been a dedicated member of the journal’s editorial board since 2007. His extensive body of work, comprising over 170 publications, has been instrumental in uncovering novel mechanisms behind obesity, diabetes and related cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension. His contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including the Paul Korner Award from the International Society of Hypertension and the Arthur C. Corcoran Memorial Lecture from the American Heart Association’s Council on Hypertension. In addition to his editorial responsibilities and research accomplishments, Dr. Rahmouni’s expertise is recognized worldwide. He is frequently invited to present his research at national and international conferences and academic institutions, where he shares insights that inspire fellow researchers and educators alike. His ability to communicate complex concepts with clarity has made him a sought-after speaker in the scientific community. We are honored to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the continued impact of Dr. Rahmouni’s work. His leadership as Editor-in-Chief will undoubtedly advance the journal's mission, foster innovative research, and promote collaboration among scientists dedicated to understanding and addressing the challenges posed by metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. With Dr. Rahmouni at the helm, we are excited to see the future contributions to the field and the significant strides that will be made in our understanding of physiological processes including those related to diabetes. Related Articles DRC Director's Report - November 2018 We have known for a very long time that obesity is associated with many cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease (where liver stores fat in large lipid droplets), coronary artery disease, heart failure, and many more chronic diseases are all linked to obesity. 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This state-of-the-art review recently authored by Dr. Pereira titled "Mitochondrial Dynamics, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease" was published in the January edition of the journal. DRC Director's Report - September 2024 FOEDRC faculty, Dr. Samuel Stephens, Associate Professor in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Department of Internal Medicine, has been awarded 2 major grants. The first is a three-year, $1.3M R01 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) for his project, “Defining the contribution of mitochondrial redox metabolism to support proinsulin folding in the endoplasmic reticulum.” Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.