We take pride in advancing the field of obesity research and offering superior education to the next generation of high-quality specialists.

Jesse Cochran in his lab

2011

Year Faculty Advancing Obesity Research recruited
Catherine Cherwin research

2013

first obesity course offered
MERF autumn rain

2017

Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism program established

Events

Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism Seminar - Kevin Williams, PhD promotional image

Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism Seminar - Kevin Williams, PhD

Monday, February 23, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Kevin Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Center for Hypothalamic Research will be giving a talk titled, "Neural Plasticity in Energy Homeostasis and Obesity".

Neuroscience and Pharmacology Seminar - Justin Wolter, PhD promotional image

Neuroscience and Pharmacology Seminar - Justin Wolter, PhD

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Medical Education Research Facility

Molecular Determinants of Purkinje Neurodegeneration in ARSACS

Justin Wolter, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Genetics, Waisman Center
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism - Chelsea Howland, PhD, RN promotional image

Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism - Chelsea Howland, PhD, RN

Monday, March 2, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Chelsea Howland, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing will be giving a presentation titled, "Mind-body physical activity intervention among rural older adults with type 2 diabetes".

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