Dr. Renata Belfort De Aguiar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Renata Belfort De Aguiar, MD, PhD, treats diabetes and transplant patients with a special focus on the relationship between obesity and diabetes. She emphasizes that obesity is one of the leading preventable causes of death in the United States and a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Her research investigates how changes in circulating blood glucose affect brain regions associated with the desire to consume high-calorie foods in obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Dr. Belfort De Aguiar aims to provide reassurance to her patients regarding the ever-expanding array of clinical and technical support available for diabetes management, including new medications and devices.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.