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Vanderbilt Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center. Latest in research developments using mouse models. Opinions are those of Julio Ayala, Center Director
And that's a wrap! Another Glucose Clamping the Conscious Mouse course is in the books. Thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Vanderbilt MMPC-Live and the eager course participants. Contact [email protected] if interested in signing up for this course in 2025!


Closing out Glucose Clamping the Conscious Mouse, @louise_lantier describes how to process samples and analyze data from clamp studies. Don’t forget to account for your dilutions kids!

Day 3 of Glucose Clamping the Conscious Mouse! @louise_lantier takes over from the great Owen McGuinness teaching about isotope dilution using fishing analogies. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. IYKYK.

And away we go! The 23rd edition of Glucose Clamping the Conscious Mouse is under way at the Vanderbilt MMPC. Andrée Lapierre from Instech talks about the do’s and dont’s of surgery.

New DiabetesBio episode is out with fantastic authors @bruinjenny1 @LahariBasu_ and a special segment celebrating #DavidWasserman YT: shorturl.at/ndZRY 🎧: shorturl.at/brjIv 🍎: shorturl.at/L6qTb 👇A symposium honoring Dave is coming this June, don’t miss it👇
🚨 New for April, a new episode of the #DiabetesBio #podcast! Featuring: ✨ cisplatin exposure and the dysregulation of insulin w/ @bruinjenny1 & @LahariBasu_ ✨ AF-1 domain inhibition as an insulin sensitization target w/ Amit Majithia ✨ A special Sweet Talk remembrance in…
Please join us in Nashville on June 13th as we honor the life and contributions of Dr. David Wasserman. Registration for this event is open until May 2. Please follow the redcap link below to register.

Last call for applications for our Travel Award to #METPHYS2025! Deadline to apply is Feb 28th. This is a great opportunity for New Investigators to network and present their work. Apply here redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=3CC…
And finally, Dr Mehrnaz Abbasi shows effects of vitamin supplementation on core and skin body temp in high fat fed mice. Another Vanderbilt Vibrant travel award winner at @ObesityWeek

Next up, Dr. Kacey Chen discusses her work on changes in body composition and physical function after weight loss. Thanks to Vanderbilt Vibrant she was able to present this important work at @ObesityWeek

Dr. Astrid Zamora presented a poster on well-being and BMI reductions in older Latinx adults using real world vs virtual care recommendations. Another Vanderbilt Vibrant awarded presenter @ObesityWeek

Vanderbilt Vibrant awardee Dr. Alejandro Campos talking about knowledge gaps in primary care physicians in urban settings for treating patients with obesity.

Another Vanderbilt Vibrant awardee presenting at @ObesityWeek Dr. Sarah Deemer @SarahDeemerPhD on the metabolic benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Smiling with eyes open!

Highlighting Vanderbilt Vibrant award recipients. Dr. Chigolum Oyeka @Chigolum_Oyeka presenting a poster and short talk on her work on sex hormones and outcomes from lifestyle interventions. @ObesityWeek


Enjoyed a very nice dinner with recipients of the Vanderbilt Vibrant travel award at @ObesityWeek Obesity research and clinical practice has a bright future!

Re envisioning hepatic ketogenesis in the MASLD context. Grateful to wonderful participants and to a committed, scrupulous, and creative group of colleagues for this work. Years of work coalesced by terrific leaders
🚨 New for April, a new episode of the #DiabetesBio #podcast! Featuring: ✨ cisplatin exposure and the dysregulation of insulin w/ @bruinjenny1 & @LahariBasu_ ✨ AF-1 domain inhibition as an insulin sensitization target w/ Amit Majithia ✨ A special Sweet Talk remembrance in…
Congratulations to the 9 recipients of the Vanderbilt MMPC-Live VIBRANT travel award to attend @ObesitySociety @ObesityWeek We are proud to support this diverse group of investigators. See you in San Antonio! @NationalMMPC @VUBasicSciences

Dave @DHWasserman1 wasn’t just a mentor—he was a rare soul with a heart as big as his passion for science. He made me believe I belonged in spaces that often felt foreign. His kindness was boundless, treating everyone—whether professors or staff—with the same warmth. We spent…
Science has lost a giant of physiology and metabolism. Vandy has lost a true leader. I have lost a mentor, colleague, and dear friend. Those of us lucky to have known him will remember his dedication and his (odd) humor. Rest now @DHWasserman1 We will miss you.
Congrats to our very own @TheErinCalipari on the Jacob P. Waletzky Award from @SfNtweets recognizing her work on addiction! Find out more about the award here: sfn.org/initiatives/aw…
Speaking of which, @VCARScience is hiring! If you work on addiction (or even basic science that is relevant to addiction) and want to do that in an amazing environment you should apply: nature.com/naturecareers/…
Are you using isotope tracers in your basic or clinical research? Do you want to learn how you can take this research to the next level? Do you want to find out why they call Nashville "Music City"? Come join us in November for a week of tracers and two-step!
