Dr. Elbert Huang

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Biography

Elbert Huang is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. He is the Director of the Center for Chronic Disease Research and Policy and the Associate Director of the Chicago Center for Diabetes Translation Research. His research focuses on clinical healthcare policy issues related to diabetes, aging, and health economics. Huang's main area of interest lies in medical decision-making for elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly in the context of individualizing diabetes treatments based on clinical parameters and patient preferences. Over the past decade, he has developed active research programs in geriatric diabetes across the country, and has conducted significant translational diabetes research in cost-effectiveness analysis. His work has been supported by various prestigious organizations including the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Diabetes Association. Huang has received numerous awards for his contributions to research and has played an influential role in healthcare policy regarding diabetes.

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Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professor in the Department of Medicine focusing on diabetes and health policy.

Awards

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Award for Leadership

2018-01-01
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Elected Member

2011-01-01
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Research Paper of the Year Award

2009-01-01
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Presidential Poster Session Award

2007-01-01
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Merck New Investigator Award

2006-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Reading
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Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy