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Jerrold Olefsky, MD, Endocrinology, La Jolla, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

JerroldMichaelOlefskyMD

Endocrinology La Jolla, CA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine. Preventative Cardiology

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Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1968 - 1970
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1967 - 1968
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1967

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1968 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1970 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member Institute of Medicine, 2000
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1977

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Encouraging Tumor Growth: How Breast Cancer Causes Diabetes
    Encouraging Tumor Growth: How Breast Cancer Causes DiabetesJuly 21st, 2022
  • Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Link with Type 2 Diabetes
    Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Link with Type 2 DiabetesMay 31st, 2022
  • The Paired Perils of Breast Cancer and Diabetes
    The Paired Perils of Breast Cancer and DiabetesMay 30th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Project 2 - Metabolic Control Of ReproductionEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2012
  • Role Of Inflammation And Insulin Resistance In Mouse Models Of Breast CancerNational Cancer Institute2011
  • Molecular Mechanisms Of Inflammation, Steatosis And Hepatic Insulin ResistanceNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
  • Diabetes Endocrinology Research CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2011
  • Training Program In Diabetes ResearchNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–2011
  • Insulin Receptors And The Glucose Transport SystemNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–2011
  • Insulin Receptors And The Glucose Transport SystemNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2010
  • The Interaction Of Neuroendocrine Repro. Function And Metabolic SignalingEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2005–2008
  • Functional Char. Of Pro-Inflammatory Pathways Influencing Insulin Influencing INSNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
  • Pioglitazone Therapy For Inflammatory Pathway Component Of Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Effect Of Combination Of PPAR Gamma And Alpha Agonists On Insulin SensitivityNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Estrogens And Insulin Resistance In WomenNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2006
  • Evaluation Of Unusual Forms Of Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1995–2006
  • Estrogen Effects In Insulin Target And Granulosa CellsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004
  • PPAR Gamma /Alpha Agonist Effect On Insulin SensitivityNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Pioglitazone For Inflammatory Pathway In Insulin ResistaNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Gender Differences In Susceptibility To Fatty Acid Induced Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Carbohydrate Diet Effect On Plasma Glucose/Insulin/LipidNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Troglitazone Study In Early Type II DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Safety, Efficacy &Pharmacokinetics Of Oral Fluasterone In NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • MRI Of Posterior Fossa Neurovascular RelationshipsNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Diabetes Prevention ProgramNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • GNRH Signaling In The GonadotropeEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1999–2002
  • PPAR Receptors In Mechanism Of Troglitazone In Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Effect Of Somavert On Insulin Sensitivity In Type II DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Primary Prevention Trial (Dpt-2)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–2002
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1998–2000
  • Troglitazone And Metformin To Reduce Insulin Requirement In NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Insulin Kinetics In Normal, Obese And NIDDM PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Role Of Liver And Peripheral Tissues In Glucose IntoleranceNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance Secondary To HyperglycemiaNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
  • Kinetics Of Endogenous Insulin Secretion In Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
  • Primary Prevention TrialNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1998
  • Hepatic Glucose Uptake In NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Effects Of Hyperglycemia To Induce Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1995–1997
  • Insulin Kinetics In Normal, Obese And Noninsulin Dependent Diabetic PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1995–1996
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1989–1996
  • Evaluation Of Hepatic Glucose Uptake In Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1995
  • Cellular Mechanisms Of Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1995
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1988
  • Effects Of Proinsulin On Carbohydrate MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Training Program In Diabetes ResearchNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985
  • Insulin Receptors And The Glucose Transport SystemNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

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