Dr. Matthew Brady

Biography

Matthew J. Brady is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in the fields of Molecular Metabolism and Cancer Biology. He chairs the PhD granting Committee on Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition, and serves as co-principal investigator on a National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) funded training program tailored for the interdisciplinary study of molecular metabolism. His lab is primarily engaged in understanding the impacts of chronic social isolation on mammary gland development and tumor initiation through research utilizing a spontaneous Sprague Dawley rat model. Brady has extensive experience working with adipocyte cell lines, primary adipocytes, and various species, with his research contributing significantly to the understanding of obesity and metabolic diseases. His lab offers support to researchers in the greater Chicago area and beyond, focusing on assay development and adipose tissue analysis related to insulin sensitivity and gene expression. His published works include systematic reviews and meta-analyses on gestational diabetes screening and studies on dietary impacts on metabolic health.

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