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Pinar Gumus Balikcioglu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University. Her research focuses on the pathogenesis and predictors of progression of Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. She has examined the relationship between insulin secretion and GAD65 antibody levels in the diagnosis and glycemic control of Type 2 diabetes. Her work includes exploring the correlation between body mass index, GAD65 antibody status, and β-cell secretion, specifically in African-American children. Balikcioglu has demonstrated that Type 2 diabetes in children is associated with abnormalities in cortisol metabolism and noted that this condition is disproportionately prevalent among African American and Hispanic populations, particularly among adolescent females. Through metabolomic profiling and advanced statistical analyses, she has identified sex-dependent differences in metabolic profiles related to insulin resistance. Her studies underscore the significant role of sex differences in metabolic function and outcomes in pediatric obesity. Balikcioglu aims to further explore the changes in cortisol metabolism and their implications for the development of insulin resistance in children with Type 2 diabetes.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Associate Professor in Pediatrics and member of the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on pediatric endocrinology.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)