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Steven Kahn, MD, Endocrinology, Seattle, WA, UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center

StevenEmanuelKahnMD

Endocrinology Seattle, WA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity

Professor, Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1985 - 1988
  • Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
    Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Cape Town Faculty of Medicine
    University of Cape Town Faculty of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 1988
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member Association of American Physicians, 2009
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2000

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Call for Improved Reporting of Human Islet Characteristics in Research Articles  
    Steven E Kahn, Kevan C Herold, Maureen Gannon, Diabetologia
  • Effect of Linagliptin vs Placebo on Major Cardiovascular Events in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and High Cardiovascular and Renal Risk  
    Steven E Kahn, John H Alexander, Robert D Toto, Darren K McGuire, JAMA
  • Genetic Ancestry Markers and Difference in A1c Between African-American and White in the Diabetes Prevention Program  
    Steven Kahn, William C Knowler, Kieren J Mather, Jose C Florez, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Lectures

  • Novel Approaches to Restore Beta Cell Function in Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes 
    Seattle, WA - 6/14/2014

Press Mentions

  • Blood Sugar Meds Against Type 2 Diabetes
    Blood Sugar Meds Against Type 2 DiabetesJuly 1st, 2021
  • Which Blood Sugar Medications Are Most Effective for Type 2 Diabetes?
    Which Blood Sugar Medications Are Most Effective for Type 2 Diabetes?July 1st, 2021
  • RISE Analyses Highlight Further Youth vs. Adult T2D Differences
    RISE Analyses Highlight Further Youth vs. Adult T2D DifferencesSeptember 25th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Pathogenesis And Impact Of Islet AmyloidVeterans Affairs2011–2012
  • Diabetes Endocrinology Research CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011–2012
  • Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study - Phase 2National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2012
  • Optimizing Recovery And Preservation Of Endogenous Insulin SecretionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Mechanisms Of Islet AmyloidogenesisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2011
  • Study Of Health Outcomes Of Weight Loss: Look Ahead-Action For Health In DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
  • Post-Ddp Follow-Up StudyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2008
  • Impact Of Short-Term Hyperglycemia On Cell Function And Insulin SensitivityNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Study Of Health Outcomes Of Weight-Loss (SHOW)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006
  • Study Of Health Outcomes Of Weight-Loss (SHOW)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2005
  • Islet Function In Type 2 DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2003
  • Clinical Center For Look Ahead: Health In DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2002
  • NIDDM Primary Prevention Trial (Dpp-2)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2002
  • Dietary Fat On Insulin Sensitivity &Islet Beta Cell FunctionNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • Role Of Dietary Fat On Insulin Sensitivity &Islet Beta Cell FunctionNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • European Association For Study Of Diabetes International Training CouNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • Mechanism Of Islet Amyloid FormationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2000
  • NIDDM Primary Prevention Trial (Dpp 2)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1998
  • NIDDM Primary Prevention Trial (Dpt-2)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1997
  • Genetics Of NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1996

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