Dr. Sabrina Diano

Biography

Sabrina Diano is a Tenured Professor at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in the Cellular & Molecular Physiology, Neurobiology, and Comparative Medicine Departments. She graduated with honors from the University of Naples 'Federico II', Italy, and completed her postdoctoral studies at Yale, where she became faculty in 2000. Her research focuses on central nervous system mechanisms regulating energy and glucose homeostasis. Dr. Diano's work on hypothalamic intercellular mechanisms adds critical insights into the understanding of energy metabolism and its alterations, particularly relating to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Her research has implications for health, addressing major causes of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. and developed countries. Dr. Diano's published work, including numerous influential papers in high-impact journals, has earned her recognition in the fields of endocrinology and neuroscience, contributing significantly to understanding how the brain regulates energy balance.

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