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Mark Huising is a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on islet biology and the mechanisms regulating beta cell function and survival in health and disease, particularly in diabetes. The Huising lab investigates the interplay between alpha, beta, and delta cells within the pancreatic islets, including how these cells communicate and integrate signals from the nervous system and other organs to regulate glucose metabolism. He has made significant contributions to identifying stress-related signaling molecules, such as Corticotropin-Releasing Factor (CRF), and their role in enhancing beta cell resilience under inflammatory conditions. The lab also explores the expression and function of Urocortin 3, a peptide that plays a vital role in maintaining beta cell function and identity. Mark Huising is affiliated with several professional societies, including the American Diabetes Association, and has been involved in various graduate groups related to physiology, genetics, and developmental biology.
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