Catherine M. Kotz, PhD
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology (IBP)
Contact Info
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology (IBP)
Faculty, PhD Program in Integrative Biology and Physiology
Faculty, Graduate Program in Neuroscience
Preceptor, Medical Scientist Training Program (Combined MD/PhD Training Program)
Post Doctoral Fellowship, Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis
PhD, University of Minnesota (Nutrition Science), 1993
MS, University of Minnesota (Nutrition Science), 1990
BS, University of Minnesota (Biology), 1984
Summary
Dr. Kotz's training and background are in basic science obesity research. Her Ph.D. research was done in the area of neuropeptide regulation of feeding and energy expenditure, including effects on circulating hormones and enzymatic activity in white and brown adipose tissue. Cathy's post-doctoral research involved the role of orexin in body weight regulation and orexin's effects on learning and memory during aging.
Awards & Recognition
Co-Director, MN Obesity Prevention Training Program; Chair of Public Affairs, The Obesity Society; Co-Director, Animal Physiology & Neuromodulation Core at UMN.
Professional Associations
Associate Editor, International Journal of Obesity