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Lorraine L. Katz, MD
Attending Physician
Dr. Katz’s investigates the sequelae of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in youth. Her research involves the intersection of sleep, obesity, and glucose intolerance and prevention of cardiovascular risk. Her studies have led to the evaluation of quantitative tools important for assessment of metabolic risk in youth.
Education and Training
BA, Barnard College/Columbia University (Biology), 1984
MD, University of Connecticut, 1989
Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Clinical Endocrinology), 1993
Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Research Endocrinology), 1996
Titles and Academic Titles
Attending Physician
Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
American Diabetes Association
International Society for Insulin-Like Growth Factor Research Pediatric Endocrine Society
The Endocrine Society
Professional Awards
Society for Pediatric Research Fellow’s Clinical Research Award, 1995
Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (Serono) Fellow, 1996
Elected to Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society, 1999
Elected to Society for Pediatric Research, 2002
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, 2009
Publication Highlights
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