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5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
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Summary
- Jay Horton, MD, is a gastroenterologist based in Dallas, TX, with extensive experience in general gastroenterology, hepatology, and hepatic steatosis. He completed his medical education at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and subsequent training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Horton is recognized for his contributions to the field through multiple publications in reputable journals such as The Journal of Biological Chemistry, Cell, Cell Metabolism, Circulation, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Science, Surgical Endoscopy, and Obesity Surgery. His peers have acknowledged his professional achievements with honors such as Fellow of the American College of Physicians and election to The American Society for Clinical Investigation and Association of American Physicians.
Education & Training
U Texas SW Med Sch1994
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1990 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016
- Association of American Physicians Association of American Physicians, 2008
- Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- In Memoriam: Scott M. Grundy (1933-2025).Gloria Lena Vega, Jay D Horton, Henry N Ginsberg, Paul Nestel
Journal of Lipid Research. 2025-07-16 - 4 citationsReciprocal regulation of cardiac β-oxidation and pyruvate dehydrogenase by insulin.Abdallah Elnwasany, Heba A Ewida, Ivan Menendez-Montes, Monika Mizerska, Xiaorong Fu
The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2024-07-01 - 45 citationsHepatic malonyl-CoA synthesis restrains gluconeogenesis by suppressing fat oxidation, pyruvate carboxylation, and amino acid availability.Stanislaw Deja, Justin A Fletcher, Chai-Wan Kim, Blanka Kucejova, Xiaorong Fu
Cell Metabolism. 2024-05-07
Press Mentions
A Powerhouse of Obesity Research – Then and NowSeptember 20th, 2024- Dallas Researchers to Lead Obesity StudySeptember 22nd, 2022
- UT Southwestern Geneticists Identify Novel Mechanism for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Without Obesity: NewsroomSeptember 7th, 2022
Grant Support
- UT Southwestern NORCUT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER2022–2027
- New Approaches to Reduce Residual Cardiovascular RiskUT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER2022–2026
- New Approaches to Reduce Residual Cardiovascular RiskUT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER2022–2026
- TASK Force For Obesity Research At SouthwesternNational Center For Research Resources2009–2011
- Taskforce For Obesity Research At Southwestern (TORS)National Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research2008–2011
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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