Washington University in St. Louis (WU)
My research interests lie in the intersection between nutrition and metabolism. I employ advanced in vivo and ex vivo research methods, along with mathematical modeling techniques, to analyze metabolic kinetic data in the field of human metabolism within a clinical context. My particular focus is on studying nutritional biochemistry and its profound influence on the mechanisms underlying obesity and insulin resistance. I aim to unravel the intricate mechanisms of diet-induced metabolic syndrome in human studies by examining primary insulin targets such as skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue. To achieve this goal, I intend to utilize stable isotope tracer techniques in conjunction with mass spectrometry, including metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics. By integrating these methodologies, I hope to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of nutrition on metabolic health.