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Dr. Matthew J. Brady is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, where he chairs the PhD-granting Committee for Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition. His research focuses on the roles of adipocyte cell lines and primary adipocytes in obesity and metabolic diseases, particularly through his work on the effects of chronic social isolation on mammary gland development and tumor initiation in a rat model. The Brady lab provides significant support to researchers in the Chicagoland area, offering expertise in assay development and adipose tissue analysis to determine insulin sensitivity and gene expression using both human and rodent samples. His recent publications explore various aspects of metabolic health, including the implications of eating patterns, dietary components on metabolic responses, and the relationship between sleep, obesity, and metabolic health in adolescents. Dr. Brady is also co-PI on a federally funded training program aimed at advancing interdisciplinary research in molecular metabolism.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Conducts research in molecular metabolism and nutrition, providing leadership in the academic and research community.
Department of Philosophy