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Carey N. Lumeng, MD, PhD, is a prominent researcher and faculty member at the University of Michigan Medical School. He holds the Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professorship and specializes in pediatrics and molecular integrative physiology. Before joining the faculty, Dr. Lumeng completed his education and training, earning an A.B. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University and both his MD and PhD from the University of Michigan. He is actively involved in the Graduate Program in Immunology and Cellular Molecular Biology and has significant leadership roles in the Michigan MSTP Program. Dr. Lumeng's research focuses on the role of immunometabolism, investigating how inflammation contributes to obesity-related diseases like type 2 diabetes. His laboratory aims to understand the mechanisms whereby obesity adversely affects health and aims to design innovative strategies to disrupt these pathways. Dr. Lumeng's work has led to novel insights into the immune response and metabolic dysfunction, contributing to advancements in the understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI
Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor specializing in pediatric pulmonology and immunometabolism.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.