Professor Dr. Philip Gruppuso

Biography

Philip Gruppuso is a Professor of Pediatrics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry at Brown University. He completed his MD and BA before undertaking postdoctoral training at Brown University in diabetes, followed by a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology and metabolism at Rhode Island Hospital. His research interests focus on the regulation of normal and abnormal cellular growth, particularly in relation to fetal growth, tissue regeneration, and tissue injury. His laboratory has received continuous NIH funding from 1983 to 2023, reflecting a long-standing commitment to pediatric research. He has served as a graduate program trainer and has been involved in numerous research projects, including investigations into the mechanisms regulating hepatocyte proliferation and the impact of nutrition and environmental factors on cell growth. Throughout his career, he has received several awards for excellence in research and teaching, including the Dean's Teaching Excellence Award from Brown University. In July 2023, he entered nearly complete retirement after closing his laboratory, but he remains involved in academic and medical education, continuing to shape the training of future physicians at Brown.

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