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summer 2015 diabetespro Quarterly A m e r i c A n D i A b e t es A s s o c i At i o n n e w s fo r P r o fes s i o n A l m e m b e r s national scientific and Health Care achievement award recipients Eight top researchers, clinicians, and educators in the field of diabetes were recognized with National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards at the American Diabetes Association's 75th Scientific Sessions. The Association's highest honor, the Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement, was bestowed upon Philipp E. Scherer, PhD, Professor and Director of the Touchstone Diabetes Center at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. in tHis issue Career perspectives: an interview with Korey Hood, phd 3 Continuing medical education opportunities 5 scientific sessions news: eliXa and teCos report Vascular outcomes 7 Career development programs 8 Dr. Scherer is known for the discovery of adiponectin and for defining its physiologic roles. Adipose tissue had previously been considered simply as a storage depot for triglycerides, but his studies using cell biological and biochemical approaches, as well as mouse genetics, revealed that adipose tissue is, in fact, a highly responsive endocrine organ that plays a crucial role in metabolism and inflammation. These discoveries, combined with innovative methods he developed to study the individual contributions of specific cells to the regulation of metabolism, have defined Dr. Scherer as one of the most noteworthy and creative scientists in the field. In his Banting Lecture, titled "The Multifaceted Roles of Adipose Tissue: Therapeutic Targets for Diabetes and Beyond," Dr. Scherer detailed the journey of discovery demonstrating that adipose tissue performs an initially protective role, keeping excess lipids in adipocytes and out of the non-adipocyte tissues, which are not designed to store fat. An expanded understanding of adipocytes has revealed the fat cell as a key regulator of metabolism through secretion of adipokines, lipids, and metabolites. Dr. Scherer's innovative contributions have been described in more than 320 publications, some of which have been cited more than 1,000 times, and comprise a comprehensive characterization of the integrated physiology of adipose tissue and its important contributions to metabolism. Pere Puigserver, PhD, was honored with the Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award, which recognizes a researcher under the age of 50 years who has made significant contributions to the field of diabetes research, demonstrating originality, independence of thought, and substantial impact. He is a Professor of Cancer Biology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, Mass. Dr. Puigserver was recognized with this prestigious award for his contributions identifying the molecular components and mechanisms involved in nutrient-regulated metabolic processes. In his award lec- continued on page 2 professional.diabetes.org http://professional.diabetes.org

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