Metabolic Research Unit
Contact details:
E: metabolism@tcd.ie
P: (01) 4284642
The principal focus of our studies is the pathophysiology of Type 2 diabetes. We perform studies in adults, adolescents and children. We study healthy volunteers as well as subjects with obesity, pre-diabetes and diabetes.
We are mainly interested in the mechanisms underlying severe insulin resistance, particularly in young people.
The techniques we use include:
Current protocols include:
Our studies are funded from various sources including: the Health Research Board, EFSD, EASD, the EU Commission, the Diabetes Education and Research Fund, the Trinity Foundation.