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To serve as a nucleus for interdisciplinary research that forms the foundation for translation of biomedical research to advanced, evidence-based clinical care in the community.

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Lawrence J. Mandarino, PhD

Message from the Director

It is my privilege to serve as Director of the UA Center for Disparities in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. The center will serve as a nucleus for interdisciplinary research that forms the foundation for translation of biomedical research to advanced, evidence-based clinical care in the community in order to facilitate the development of innovative approaches to delivery of care and prevention serving a diverse population in one of the most high-risk yet underserved regions in the nation. 

Lawrence J. Mandarino, PhD
Director, UA Center for Disparities in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
Chief, Division of Endocrinology 
Professor of Medicine

 

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