Dr. Zhao Svensson

Biography

Zhao Svensson is a renowned researcher at Stanford University's Laboratory of Metabolic Regulation. His work primarily focuses on exploring the secretome and the new metabolic hormones that tissues communicate, especially in altered states of disease. His research has dramatically advanced the understanding of secreted factors and their signaling properties in organs, which were previously considered part of the classical hormonal system. Svensson's specific interest lies in mapping tissue-specific peptide secretion to identify orphan neuropeptides and peptide hormones, employing diverse methodologies such as protein sequence analyses, proteomics, and animal physiology. His research goal is to comprehend the complex physiological systems involved in obesity and aging. He has published extensively in prestigious journals, providing insights into the biochemical logic of ligand types in endocrine crosstalk and new functions of orphan secreted peptides in controlling glucose uptake and energy balance.

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