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Elina Akalestou is a Lecturer at the University of Leicester in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Metabolism, Digestion, and Reproduction. She is a molecular endocrinologist specializing in repurposing Type 2 Diabetes medications and inter-organ communication. Her research focuses on the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors and bariatric surgery on hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes remission, utilizing in vivo models, transgenic systems, and vitro systems to explore the relationships between the gastrointestinal tract and key metabolic organs, including the adrenal glands and kidneys. Elina completed her MSc in Clinical Nutrition at University College London and went on to earn her PhD in Obesity Drug Development from Imperial College London. She also completed her postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University and King's College London. Currently, she leads a lab that includes various students and researchers while managing several project grants aimed at tackling cardiovascular diseases and endocrine disorders.
Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom
University of Leicester • Leicester, United Kingdom
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.