Joann E Manson MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism
Michael and Lee Bell Professor of Women's Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Preventative Cardiology
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Brigham & Women's Hosp900 Commonwealth Ave E.Boston, MA 02215
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Summary
- JoAnn Manson, MD, DrPH, is an endocrinologist based in Boston, MA, with subspecialties in diabetes, lipid metabolism, vitamin D, and estrogen therapy decision making. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Boston Medical Center/University Hospital. Dr. Manson graduated from Harvard College in 1975, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1979, and Harvard School of Public Health in 1984 (MPH) and 1987 (DrPH). Her recent publications include research on benefits and risks of estrogen therapy, adipose tissue and postmenopausal breast cancer, frailty and mortality, blood pressure and white matter hyperintensities, and noise exposure and hypertension. She has been involved in notable clinical trials such as the Women's Health Initiative, the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL), the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), and others. Dr. Manson has received recognition as an Elected Member of the Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Medicine) and the Association of American Physicians, a Distinguished Scientist of the American Heart Association, has been listed in Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and is a Master of the American College of Physicians.
Education & Training
Harvard School of Public HealthMPH and DrPH, Epidemiology, 1983 - 1987
Boston University Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1982 - 1984
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1981 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Elected Member Institute of Medicine, 2011
- Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
- Fellow (FACE) American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
Clinical Trials
- Women's Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study (WAFACS) Start of enrollment: 1993 May 01
- Nurses' Health Study (Cardiovascular Component)
- KEEPS Cognitive and Affective Study Start of enrollment: 2007 May 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Duration and type of statin use and long-term risk of type 2 diabetes among men and women with hypercholesterolaemia: findings from three prospective cohorts.Yiwen Zhang, Yanping Li, Yuxi Liu, Walter C Willett, JoAnn E Manson
Diabetologia. 2025-08-01 - Polygenic prediction of body mass index and obesity through the life course and across ancestries.Roelof A J Smit, Kaitlin H Wade, Qin Hui, Joshua D Arias, Xianyong Yin
Nature Medicine. 2025-07-21 - Genetic interleukin-6 receptor blockade, Chronic Disease Risk and Longevity. Results from the Women's Health Initiative.Stephanie Wissel, Kathleen M Hovey, Chris A Andrews, Connor R Miller, Aladdin H Shadyab
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2025-07-17
Journal Articles
- Associations of Menstrual Cycle Characteristics Across the Reproductive Life Span and Lifestyle Factors with Risk of Type 2 DiabetesJoann Manson, MD, JAMA Network Open
- Association of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes with Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal WomenMark A Hlatky, Joann E Manson, JAMA Cardiology
- Marine N−3 Fatty Acids and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and CancerJoann E Manson, Samia Mora, Christine M Albert, The New England Journal of Medicine
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Lectures
- Reproductive Health as a Marker of Subsequent Cardiovascular Disease93rd Annual Meeting & Expo, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Reproductive Health as a Marker of Subsequent Cardiovascular DiseaseAmerican College of Cardiology, 60th Annual Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Reproductive Health as a Marker of Subsequent Cardiovascular DiseaseEndocrine Society, 93rd Annual Meeting & Expo, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Press Mentions
GLP-1s & Weight Loss: Diet & Exercise GuideJuly 25th, 2025- GLP-1s Only Opening Act: Experts Unveil Diet-Exercise GuideJuly 25th, 2025
- F.D.A. Panelists Call for Removal of Warnings on Menopause TreatmentsJuly 21st, 2025
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Grant Support
- RISK FACTORS FOR CVD IN WOMENTULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA1984–2028
- Integrating lifecourse approaches, biologic and digital phenotypes in support of heart and lung disease epidemiologic researchHARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH2019–2026
- Integrating lifecourse approaches, biologic and digital phenotypes in support of heart and lung disease epidemiologic researchHARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH2019–2026
- The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL): Post-Intervention Follow-UpBRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL2009–2026
- Vitamin D And Omega-3 Trial (VITAL)National Cancer Institute2009–2011
- The Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS)National Center For Research Resources2007–2008
- Trial Of Antioxidant Therapy Of CVD In WomenNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1993–2005
- Biochemical And Genetic Markers Of Type 2 Diabetes RiskNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2004
- Vanguard Center For Women'S Health InitiativeWomen'S Health Initiative - Office Of The Director Nih1993–2000
- Biochemical Predictors Of NIDDM In WomenNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1998
- Modifiable Determinants Of NIDDMNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1997
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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