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Johan Auwerx is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne, holding the Nestle Chair in Energy Metabolism. His research employs molecular physiology and systems genetics to elucidate the mechanisms of metabolism, health, aging, and disease. Auwerx's work has played a crucial role in developing nuclear receptor agonists that serve as therapeutic agents for conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood lipid levels. His contributions include identifying transcriptional cofactors as novel targets for metabolic disease treatment, evidenced by the clinical application of natural compounds like resveratrol. A prominent figure in the scientific community, his research output has led to numerous accolades, including a h-factor of 100, election as a member of the EMBO in 2003, and various prestigious international awards. Auwerx has been an editorial board member of numerous esteemed journals and has co-founded several biotechnology companies. He earned an MD and PhD in Molecular Endocrinology from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, and has conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Washington.
École Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland
Professor in Energy Metabolism, utilizing molecular physiology and systems genetics for research.
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