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Joshua Thaler, MD, Endocrinology, Seattle, WA

Joshua P Thaler MD

Endocrinology•Seattle, WA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Associate Professor at Univ. of Washington

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  • 1959 NE Pacific St# C-212Seattle, WA 98195

  • Phone+1 206-543-0065

  • Fax+1 206-744-6985

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Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2005 - 2027
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Neuroimmunology of Obesity 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/23/2019
  • Atypical Protein Kinase C in POMC Neurons Protects Against Diet-induced Obesity 
    Seattle, WA - 6/15/2014

Press Mentions

  • How Hormones Can Sabotage Weight Loss
    How Hormones Can Sabotage Weight LossJuly 7th, 2021
  • Sleepy and Hungry? Short Sleep May Contribute to Weight Gain
    Sleepy and Hungry? Short Sleep May Contribute to Weight GainOctober 7th, 2019
  • Localized Inflammation in the Brain Linked to Overeating, Obesity
    Localized Inflammation in the Brain Linked to Overeating, ObesityJuly 31st, 2017

Grant Support

  • Defining the contributions of hypothalamic microglia and perineuronal nets to obesity pathogenesisUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2026–2031
  • Defining the contributions of hypothalamic microglia and perineuronal nets to obesity pathogenesisUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2026–2031
  • Defining the contributions of hypothalamic microglia and perineuronal nets to obesity pathogenesisUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2026–2031
  • Defining the contributions of hypothalamic microglia and perineuronal nets to obesity pathogenesisUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2026–2031
  • Metabolic Regulation by Microglial Inflammatory SignalingUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2025–2030

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