Dr. Barbara Corkey

Professor

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Biography

Barbara E. Corkey is an Emeritus Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management. She completed her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Corkey's research is focused on metabolic regulation, signal transduction, energy metabolism, and the function of fat cells and ß-cells. Her work investigates the mechanisms behind fuel-stimulated insulin secretion in pancreatic ß-cells, as well as cytokine signaling in human fibroblasts. Dr. Corkey is a member of the Boston University Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research and has been an educator and mentor for graduate students in the Graduate Medical Sciences program. Over her career, she has contributed significantly to the field of diabetes research, exploring mitochondrial dysfunction, energy efficiency, and the metabolic roles of adipocytes. Throughout her extensive career, her work has been widely recognized with numerous publications and grants supporting research in obesity and metabolic diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Retired faculty member involved in continuing research and mentorship.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.