Dr. Alfonso Galderisi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alfonso Galderisi is an associate professor specializing in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes. He completed his medical degree at the University of Naples and later finished his PhD in Pediatric Diabetology at the University of Padova in 2019. His notable research includes pioneering trials in continuous glucose monitoring for preterm infants and investigating beta cell function in children with obesity. At Yale University, he has been focused on the physiopathology of insulin sensitivity and secretion in the early stages of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His work has garnered support from prestigious organizations including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the European Commission. He has also been active in community involvement, presenting lectures globally at professional meetings, and has received multiple awards for his research contributions, including the ESPE Young Investigator Award and the American Diabetes Association's Young Investigator Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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ESPE Young Investigator Award

2025-05-13
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Young Investigator Award Recipient

2022-03-30
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R. Balducci Award

2021-09-01
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ISPAD-JDRF Research Fellowship

2016-09-01
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Albert Renold Fellowship

2013-06-01

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.