About CMDD

The Center for Metabolic and Degenerative Diseases unites eight laboratories that collaborate to investigate aging- and obesity-associated diseases, including cancer.

Collaboration among the Center’s laboratories promotes research synergy, thereby increasing productivity and innovation. The Center’s members collaborate with clinicians and epidemiologists to translate their discoveries for the benefit of patients with metabolic and degenerative diseases.

From (L to R) –  Kai Sun, MD, PhD (Associate Professor), Sheng Zhang, PhD (Associate Professor), Qingchun Tong, PhD (Professor), Mikhail Kolonin, PhD (Professor & Center Director), Nick Justice, PhD (Associate Professor), Kristin Eckel Mahan, PhD (Associate Professor), Vihang Narkar, PhD (Professor), Rebecca Berdeaux, PhD (Associate Professor)