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Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Research

Research from 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 disorders.

Our faculty conduct research and hold leadership roles with the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute, in addition to multiple centers and programs dedicated to diabetes research at U-M.

In FY2023, our division received nearly $16 million in federal, industry, and foundation funding to support our research activities and our faculty publish over 100 works each year.
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 division conducts cutting-edge investigations in several general areas, including adrenal, diabetes, obesity, pituitary, endocrine hypertension and thyroid diseases.

Clinical Research

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

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.