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Karen Reue is a Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her research focuses on identifying novel genes and pathways essential for maintaining metabolic homeostasis, particularly under dysregulated conditions such as obesity, lipodystrophy, diabetes, and atherosclerosis. Recently, her work has emphasized the investigation of mechanisms that underlie sex differences in obesity and cardiovascular disease, utilizing mouse models to gain deeper insights. Reue's expertise is recognized in areas like Precision Health and Neurogenetics, where she also contributes to genetic counseling initiatives.
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