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Kenneth Polonsky, MD, Endocrinology, Saint Louis, MO

Kenneth S Polonsky MD

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism


Professor, Medicine, University of Chicago Div of the Bio Sci The Pritzker SOM

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  • 660 S Euclid AveSaint Louis, MO 63110

  • Phone+1 314-362-3500

  • Fax+1 314-362-8015

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Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1978 - 1980
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1978
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1976
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1977 - 2023
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2000 - 2011
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member Institute of Medicine, 2006
  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 2003

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • BH3-Only Molecule BIM Mediates ß-Cell Death in IRS2 Deficiency 
    Chicago, IL - 6/14/2014

Press Mentions

  • UChicago Medicine Breaks Ground on $121M Multispecialty Care Facility in Crown Point, Indiana
    UChicago Medicine Breaks Ground on $121M Multispecialty Care Facility in Crown Point, IndianaAugust 5th, 2022
  • Looking Back at the Advances During Dean Kenneth S. Polonsky's 12-Year Tenure
    Looking Back at the Advances During Dean Kenneth S. Polonsky's 12-Year TenureJuly 22nd, 2022
  • Violent Crime ‘The Top Health Concern’ for Surveyed South Siders, UChicago Study Finds
    Violent Crime ‘The Top Health Concern’ for Surveyed South Siders, UChicago Study FindsJuly 15th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Regulation Of Hepatic Insulin ExtractionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2008–2010
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Clinical TrialsNational Center For Research Resources2008–2010
  • CTSA Infrastructure For AIDS ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2008–2010
  • Washington University Institute Of Clinical And Translational SciencesNational Center For Research Resources2007–2010
  • Regulation Of Hepatic Insulin ExtractionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2010
  • A Proof-Of-Concept Clinical Trial Of Xenin-25 In The Treatment Of Type 2 DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009
  • Washington University Institute Of Clinical And Translational Sciences (KL2)National Center For Research Resources2008–2009
  • Washington University Institute Of Clinical And Translational Sciences (UL1)National Center For Research Resources2007–2009
  • Washington University Institute Of Clinical And Translational Sciences (TL1)National Center For Research Resources2007–2009
  • Washington University Institute Of Clinical And Translational SciencesNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Washington University Institute CTSA For Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Washington University Institute CTSA For Clinical TrialsNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Washington University Institute CTSA For AIDS ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Regulation Of Hepatic Insulin ExtractionNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • Islet Transplantation In Type 1 Diabetic Patients Using The Edmonton ProtocolNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • Islet Function &Clinical Analyses Of Transplant RecipientsNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • A Clinical Trial Of Ginseng For Glucose ToleranceNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Interdisciplinary Research Careers In Women'S HealthEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2000–2006
  • Regulation Of Hepatic Insulin ExtractionNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
  • A Clinical Trial Of Ginseng For Glucose IntoleranceNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2004–2005
  • Regulation Of Hepatic Insulin ExtractionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2005
  • Proinsulin &Conversion Products To Insulinlike Immunoreactivity In IGT And NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Plasma Leptin Levels Indicate Energy BalanceNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Is The Pancreatic Beta Cell Target Of Insulin Action In VivoNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Altered Insulin Secretion In PTS W Genetic Forms Of NidNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Troglitazone In Early Type 2 Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Pathobiology Of Beta Cell Dysfunction And Apoptosis In Diabetes MellitusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2002
  • Insulin Secretion In Pancreas Transplant RecipientsNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Effect Of Elevated FFA On Insulin SecretionNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Beta Cell Function In Subjects With Impaired Glucose ToleranceNational Center For Research Resources1996–2002
  • Pilot And Feasibility StudiesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1993–2002
  • Core--Radioimmunoassay And Clinical Studies LaboratoryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1993–2002
  • Regulation Of Hepatic Insulin ExtractionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2000
  • Core--Radioimmunoassay LaboratoryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–2000
  • Beta Cell Function After Insulin InhibitionNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
  • Molecular Mechanisms/Beta Cell Dysfunction In DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1999
  • Diabetes Research And Training CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–1999
  • Diabetes Prevention ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1998
  • Integrated Clinical And Basic Endocrinology ResearchNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1988–1998
  • Dose Response Study Of TroglitazoneNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Exercise Training In Men And Women With Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1995–1997
  • Study Of Troglitazone In Patients With NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Proinsulin &Insulin In IGT And NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Patterns &Natural History Of Insulin Secretion In Kidney/Pancreas TransplantsNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Molecular Physiology Of Insulin Secretion And Its Pathophysiology In DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–1996
  • Insulin Secretion And Clearance--Normals And Patients With Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1995
  • NIDDM Primary Prevention Trial (Dpt-2)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1995
  • Insulin Secretion And ClearanceNational Center For Research Resources1993–1995
  • Alterations Of Insulin Secretion In Genetic Forms Of NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1993–1995
  • Postprandial Lipoprotein Metabolism--Obesity, Diabetes, And Low HDL SubjectsNational Center For Research Resources1991–1995
  • Diabetes Research And TrainingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994
  • Intergrated Clinical And Basic Endocrinology ResearchNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1993–1994
  • Diabetes Research And Training CentersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1993
  • Molecular Mechanisms Of Beta Cell Dyfunction In DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–1993
  • Insulin Secretion And Clearance In Normals And Patients With Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
  • The Regulation Of Hepatic Insulin ExtractionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1993
  • Threshold Of Adverse Effects Of Hypoglycemia On Cerebral FunctionNational Center For Research Resources1990–1991
  • Insulin Secretion &Clearance In Normals &Pts. With Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1990–1991
  • Insulin Secretion In Nl And Obese Subjects And Patients W/Type II DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • The Effect Of Insulin Induced Hypoglycemia On Cortical FunctionNational Center For Research Resources1989
  • Insulin Secretion In Nl And Obese Subjects And PTS. W/Type II DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1989
  • Tech. For Calculating Secretion &Post-Hepatic Delivery Of InsulinNational Center For Research Resources1988
  • Insulin Secretion In Nl &Obese Subjects &Pts. W/Type II DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1988
  • Hyperinsulinemia And Hypoglycemia On Brain Glucose MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1987–1988
  • The Kinetics Of C-Peptide In Relation To InsulinNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1988
  • ?ANational Center For Research Resources1987
  • Core--Radioimmunoassay And Clinical StudiesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1987
  • Non-Invasive Methods For Calculating Secretion And Delivery Rates Of InsulinNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Immunoreactivity Of Plasma SomatostatinNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Hypoglycemia In Brittle, Insulin-Requiring DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effects Of Changes In Blood Sugar On Cerebral FunctionsNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effect Of Insulin Induced Hypoglycemia On Cortical FunctionNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • The Regulation Of Hepatic Insulin ExtractionNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985
  • The Kinetics Of C-Peptide In Relation To InsulinNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

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