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Amir Zarrinpar is a Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at UC San Diego, recognized as a leading expert in microbiome research and its applications to human health and disease. His work focuses on understanding the complex relationships between the gut microbiome, circadian rhythms, and host metabolism. He aims to develop novel therapeutic strategies for diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and liver disease. Zarrinpar has published numerous papers in top-tier journals and has received various accolades for his research, including the Litwin IBD Pioneer Award and the American Gastroenterological Association's Microbiome Junior Investigator Research Award. In addition to his research, he is a dedicated mentor and educator, having supervised many students, fellows, and junior faculty members in his laboratory.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).