Integrative Research Program
Mission
The mission of the integrative arm of the IDOM is to facilitate collaborative research among investigators associated with the 12 Schools comprising the University of Pennsylvania. The term ‘integrative’ also relates to the integration of research across different levels of analysis (basic, clinical, translational) that will result from the success of our mission.
Goals
1) To integrate people and programs through research and education.
2) To facilitate scholarly activities and enhance Penn’s prominence in research in diabetes, obesity, and metabolism.
3) In collaboration with the Translational arm of the IDOM, to promote the interaction of individuals across schools and disciplines to facilitate “bench to community” research.
Activities of the Integrative Unit
Past Activities
December 10, 2007
The Integrative arm of the IDOM hosted the first IDOM Obesity Town Meeting. This meeting was widely attended. Provost Ron Daniels kicked-off the event, followed by Dr. Mitch Lazar and Dr. Rex Ahima, the event host. Panelists for the inaugural event were: Dr. Eugenie Birch, Dr. Virginia Chang, Dr. Noel Williams, Dr. Harvey Grill, Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika, Dr. Myles Faith, Dr. Virginia Stallings, Dr. Stella Volpe, Dr Steven Fluharty, Dr Dan Rader, Dr. Karen Teff, and Dr Myles Faith. Panel members were drawn from the various school of the University and represented the breadth and range of interest in Obesity at Penn including public policy, gastrointestinal surgery, pediatric obesity treatment, community outreach programs, cardiovascular disease, cell signaling, obesity neuroscience, and obesity nursing. There was a lively discussion among the audience and the panel members. The panel event was followed by working groups that discussed facilitating communication between different obesity research interest groups and collaborations for obesity in scholarship and education at Penn.
Planned Activities
May 12, 2009
Sylvan M. Cohen Annual Retreat with Poster Session on Aging
“The Interface of the Aging Brain and Metabolic Disorders”
This year's Institute on Aging’s retreat will bring together IOA and IDOM faculty to identify intersections of interest between brain aging, including aging related neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic disorders.
The format for the day will start with an informal luncheon for all attendees, to allow time before the formal program to begin discussions of areas of mutual interest. This is followed by the Sylvan M. Cohen Visiting Scholar Lecture, which will be given by Bruce Yankner, MD, PhD, from Harvard University, who will discuss the role of oxidative stress and its relevance to both the aging brain and complications of diabetes. Two Penn Presenters will follow Dr. Yankner: Anne R. Cappola, MD, ScM and Joseph Baur, PhD. All three presentations will be followed by extended discussion sessions. After the formal talks have ended, attendees and presenters will then proceed to a poster session.
Current Research Colloquia
Various small group meetings occur throughout the Penn campus that are led by IDOM members and contribute to the goals of the Integrative arm of the IDOM.
These include:
Neuro-obesity research group (includes members of Dr. Tracey Bale, Dr. Kendra Bence, Dr. Harvey Grill, and Dr. Theresa Reyes laboratories). They hold monthly meetings.
Contact Dr. Bale or Dr. Grill should you be interested in attending.
Cardiovascular group. Monthly meetings. Contact: Dr. Daniel Rader.
Weight and Eating Disorders Clinic. Meetings held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact: Dr. Myles Faith
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Nutrition seminars and journal clubs. Meets every Wednesday. Contact Dr. Virginia Stallings
Point People for IDOM Activities in the 12 schools of the University of Pennsylvania
| Name | E-mail Address |
School |
Caryn Lerman |
Annenberg School of Communication |
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Harvey Grill |
College of Arts and Sciences |
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Yolanda Ann Slaughter |
School of Dental Medicine |
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Eugenia (Genie) Birch |
School of Design |
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John Fantuzzo |
Graduate School of Education |
|
Vukan Vuchic |
School of Engineering and Applied Science |
|
Alan Lerner |
Law School |
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| Rexford (Rex) Ahima (Obesity) |
ahima@mail.med.upenn.edu | School of Medicine |
| Myles Faith (Obesity) | mfaith@mail.med.upenn.edu | |
| Anne Cappola (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) |
acappola@mail.med.upenn.edu | |
| Michael (Mike) Rickels (Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus) |
rickels@mail.med.upenn.edu | |
| Dan Rader (Cardiovascular Metabolism) |
rader@mail.med.upenn.edu | |
Jake Kushner (Pediatrics) |
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Terri Lipman |
School of Nursing |
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Steve Marcus |
School of Social Policy & Practice |
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Tracy Bale |
School of Veterinary Medicine |
|
David Schmittlein |
Wharton School of Business |
Point People for IDOM Activities from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
| Name | E-mail Address |
Virginia Stallings |
|
Charlie Stanley |
