E. Dale Abel, M.D., Ph.D., Dean of Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and Executive Medical Director of the UCLA School of Health, received the Endocrine Society Fred Conrad Koch Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is the group’s highest honor and recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the field of endocrinology over their lifetimes.
Dr. Abel’s pioneering work on glucose transport and mitochondrial metabolism in the heart led to research interest in the molecular mechanisms responsible for cardiovascular complications in diabetes. His lab has provided important insights into the contribution of mitochondrial dysfunction and abnormal insulin signaling to heart failure risk in diabetes.
Dr. Abel’s research on cardiovascular complications of obesity and insulin resistance has earned recognition and ongoing support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for over 20 years. Dr. Abel has received scholarships, scientific and academic achievements, and has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Medical Association, and the American Society for Clinical Research.
In addition, Dr. Abel is recognized for his longstanding commitment to mentoring the next generation of endocrinologists and biomedical scientists. He has served as program chair for the annual Minority Investigator Network Workshop hosted by the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disorders to promote the success of minority biomedical researchers. Since 2012, he has been the principal investigator of his FLARE program at the Endocrinology Society, successfully increasing the pipeline of underrepresented groups into productive careers in endocrinology and diabetes research. Masu.
“It is a great honor to receive the highest award from the Endocrinology Society, the world’s largest professional body of endocrinologists,” said Dr. Abel. “The Endocrine Society has been my professional base for nearly 30 years. During this time, I have benefited greatly from the association, from mentorship to numerous opportunities for professional development in this area.” As such, it was easy to give back and mentor the emerging leaders in the field.My achievements as an endocrinologist are in line with the efforts of the many trainees I have had the pleasure of working with over the past 30 years. And it reflects the generosity of our leaders and collaborators.We hope that our efforts will ultimately impact the lives of many people with diabetes.”
Abel has held several leadership positions in the Endocrinology Society, including former president. He is currently Associate Editor of the peer-reviewed Endocrine Reviews. David of UCLA Prior to attending the Geffen School of Medicine, he served as Chief of Internal Medicine and Executive Officer and Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa in Iowa, Iowa. Since 2012, he has been a Principal Investigator for the Future Leaders to Advance Endocrinology Research (FLARE) program of the Endocrinology Society, helping underrepresented groups of individuals pursue successful careers in endocrinology and diabetes research. helped establish.