Our Faculty
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Dr. Hind Alameddine is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Minnesota. She graduated from medical school at the University of Balamand, Lebanon 2011 then completed an Internal Medicine residency at the American University of Beirut medical center. She also completed an Internal medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical center, Minnesota in 2018. She completed an Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition fellowship at University of Minnesota, Minnesota in 2021.
Research Summary
- Diabetes
- Obesity Diabetes
- COVID-19
Teaching Summary
- General Endocrinology
- Diabetes care
Clinical Summary
- Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, Gestational
- Obesity and Nutrition
- Calcium metabolism
Honors and Recognition
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Dr. Takako Araki graduated from Nagasaki University School of Medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. She completed her Internal Medicine residency training and Endocrinology fellowship from Mount Sinai Beth Israel, NY. She also completed her postdoctoral and clinical fellow ship from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA in 2015. Dr. Araki is currently an Assistant Professor in Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at University of Minnesota. Her research is focused on quality improvement of pituitary perioperative patient care and pituitary/neuroendocrine hormone regulations.
Research Summary
- Gene regulations of pituitary/neuroendocrine tumors
- Quality Improvement of Pituitary Preoperative Patient Care
Clinical Summary
- Pituitary Disorders; Diabetes
- Adrenal
- Bone
- Thyroid
- Osteoporosis
Honors and Recognition
Selected Publications
Grants and Patents
Selected Grants
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Mail: 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 101, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dr. Bantle graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Vermont. She returned to the University of Minnesota for fellowship training in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She joined the faculty of the University of Minnesota in 2016. In addition to seeing patients in the Endocrine Clinic she is involved in clinical research, with focus in the areas of diabetes and metabolism.
Research Summary
- Therapies for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- The effect of the gut microbiome on human metabolism
Clinical Summary
- General Endocrinology
- Diabetes
Selected Publications
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Mail: 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 101, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dr. Lynn Burmeister completed Medical School, an Internal Medicine Residency, and a Fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Minnesota. She is the current Fellowship Program Director for the Division of Diabetes & Endocrinology. Her clinical and research interest include thyroid cancer and disease.
Clinical Summary
Thyroid Cancer; Thyroid Disease; Hypothyroidism; Hashimoto's thyroiditis; Goiter; Graves' disease; Endocrinology; Clinical Densitometry
Licensures and Certifications
Honors and Recognition
Selected Publications
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Fax: 612-626-3133
Mail: 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 101, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dr. Lisa Chow finished medical school at the University of Minnesota in 1999 and completed an internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. She joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota in 2006 and completed a Master's in Clinical Research in 2011. Dr. Chow is actively engaged in clinical research and is especially interested in the effects of lifestyle intervention (dietary changes, exercise) to treat insulin resistance and diabetes. She is also highly interested in mentoring the next generation of scientists by serving as the Director of the T32 training program for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Minnesota.
Research Summary
The effects of lifestyle changes (diet, exercise) on insulin resistance and diabetes
Clinical Summary
Bone; Diabetes; Osteoporosis
Honors and Recognition
Selected Publications
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Email: endofixer@umn.edu
Mail: 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 101, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dr. Harindhanavudhi graduated with a medical degree from Siriraj hospital, Mahidol University in Thailand in 2003. After which she worked in a community hospital in rural Thailand before becoming a research assistant in the Department of Physiology at Mahidol University. Dr. Harindhanavudhi went on to complete an internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago/Advocate Christ Medical Center in 2009 and a fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Minnesota in 2012. Her research interests include diabetes and cardiometabolic complication, obesity and calcium metabolism.
Research Summary
Diabetic nephropathy Obesity Calcium metabolism
Clinical Summary
Diabetes; Diabetes nephropathy; Obesity; Calcium metabolism
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Email: endofixer@umn.edu
Mail: 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 101, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dr. Jacob Kohlenberg graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2015 and completed an Internal Medicine Residency and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He joined the University of Minnesota faculty in 2021. Dr. Kohlenberg is a scholar in the National NIH K12 Diabetes-Docs: Physician-Scientist Program and he leads a research team focused on improving the care of people with type 1 diabetes.
Research Summary
The prediction and prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis in people with type 1 diabetes using machine learning models and clinical intervention strategies.
Clinical Summary
- Diabetes Mellitus
- General Endocrinology
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Licensures and Certifications
Honors and Recognition
Selected Publications
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Mail: 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 101, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dr. Megan M. Kristan is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and then completed an Internal Medicine residency and Chief Residency at Georgetown University Hospital. She completed an Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition fellowship at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Kristan’s clinical focus is diabetes mellitus with specific emphasis on cardiometabolic risk mitigation. Her research has covered multiple areas within endocrinology, including diabetes and heart failure, COVID-19 and diabetes, as well as immunotherapy effects on thyroid function. She has presented at numerous national and international research conferences and authored multiple peer-reviewed articles. She has focused her career on medical education through creating interactive educational sessions, developing an Endocrine scholars’ program for medical students and residents, and providing individualized education and mentorship.
Research Summary
- Cardiometabolic Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus
- COVID-19 and Diabetes
Teaching Summary
Social Determinants of Health/Health Equity, General Endocrinology, Practical Diabetes Care
Clinical Summary
Diabetes Mellitus, General Endocrinology, Pituitary, Women’s Health
Education
Professional Memberships
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Doug Mashek, PhD, is currently a professor with a primary appointment in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics (BMBB) and a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr. Mashek earned his B.S. from Iowa State University, M.S. from Michigan State University and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. Doug did his postdoctoral training in Nutritional Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Research Summary
Research in the Mashek Lab focuses on the relationship between lipid metabolism and the development of metabolic and aging-related diseases. A primary emphasis is on studies involving lipid droplet biology in the context of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Type 2 Diabetes, cancer and aging. A major focus is on understanding how lipid droplets are catabolized and how they communicate within cells to influence cell function. We also conduct pre-clinical and clinical studies to determine how alterations in diet and dietary patterns (fasting, time-restricted feeding, etc.) and exercise alter metabolism to improve health.
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Professional Memberships
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Email: endofixer@umn.edu
Mail: 420 Delaware Street SE
MMC 101
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dr. Amir Moheet graduated from Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his Internal Medicine residency training and was chief resident at State University of New York at Buffalo, NY. He completed his Endocrinology fellowship from University of Minnesota in 2012. Dr. Moheet is currently an Associate Professor in Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at University of Minnesota. He is actively engaged in clinical and translational research. His research is focused on examining the effects of diabetes and its complications on brain metabolism, structure and function. His clinical and research interests also include cystic fibrosis related diabetes.
Research Summary
- Examine the effects of diabetes, hypoglycemia, and obesity on brain structure and function.
- Develop novel treatment options for the prevention and treatment of impaired awareness of hypoglycemia.
- Understand the pathogenesis on hypoglycemia in cystic fibrosis
- Developing novel strategies for management of diabetes in obese or overweight people with cystic fibrosis
Clinical Summary
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, General Endocrinology, Cystic fibrosis related diabetes
Education
Honors and Recognition
Selected Publications
Bio
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Email: endofixer@umn.edu
Mail: 420 Delaware Street SE
MMC 101
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dr. Angela Radulescu graduated from the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Flushing Hospital, NY, and a Fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Minnesota. She is the Director of Medical Education for students and residents for the Division of Diabetes & Endocrinology. Her clinical interest include thyroid and adrenal disorders.
Clinical Summary
Thyroid Cancer; Thyroid Disease; Neuroendocrine tumors; Adrenal disorders
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Professional Memberships
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Dr. Darin Ruanpeng graduated from medical school and completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai Thailand. She then completed an Internal Medicine Residency and a Fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Minnesota. Her clinical and research interests are novel treatment, technology, and innovation in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic bone diseases.
Research Summary
Novel treatment; technology and innovation in obesity
Creative Activity Summary
Outstanding Resident Academic Achievement Award, University of Minnesota, Department of Medicine – Global Health (2017); Excellent Academic Medal, Chiang Mai University (2003-2008)
Teaching Summary
Diabetes; Obesity; Osteoporosis; Metabolic Bone Diseases; Transgender care
Service Summary
The Endocrine Society; International Society for Clinical Densitometry