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Shana E. McCormack, MD, MTR
Shana E. McCormack

Dr. McCormack investigates the intersection of neuroendocrinology and metabolism. Her translational research program involves two areas. The first involves studying those with genetic disorders, including primary mitochondrial diseases and Friedreich's ataxia, with characterized risk for diabetes mellitus. Second, Dr. McCormack focuses on brain disorders associated with excess weight gain, including brain tumor-related hypothalamic obesity syndrome and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

E-mail:
mccormacks1 [at] chop.edu
Rachana Shah, MD, MSTR
Rachana Shah

Dr. Shah's research is centered on understanding obesity and its related complications. Her current work includes clinical and translational studies exploring pathophysiology and modulation of obesity-related adipose tissue and systemic inflammation using human cell lines and clinical trials. She is also involved in clinical studies of outcomes and risk factors of polycystic ovarian syndrome and type 2 diabetes in teens.

E-mail:
shahr [at] chop.edu
Michael A. Levine, MD, FAAP, FACP, MACE
Michael A. Levine

Dr. Levine has an active laboratory research program that complements and extends his clinical studies. He has identified the molecular basis of several inherited disorders of mineral metabolism. His research interests extend to the molecular basis for embryological development of the parathyroid glands.

E-mail:
levinem [at] chop.edu

In the News: Featured Research, Tonsillectomy, Gene Therapy, CAR T-Cell Therapy

Published on
Jun 24, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week’s In the News features endocrinology research, news on gene therapy in blood disorders, CAR T-cell therapy, and more.

CHOP Research Institute Scientific Symposium: Harnessing the Immune Response

Published on
Jun 2, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
Scientific Symposium 2022: Harnessing the Immune Response
CHOP and Penn researchers discussed the latest findings about the mechanisms of immunity at the CHOP Research Institute 2022 Scientific Symposium.

In the News: Type 1 Diabetes, CZI Grant, Cystic Fibrosis, Mitochondrial Disease

Published on
Sep 3, 2021
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News: Diabetes, CZI Grant, Cystic Fibrosis, Mitochondrial Disease
This week’s In the News highlights two new studies, a new grant, the new director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center, and a physician’s new role.

In the News: Firearms Brief, Pandemic Births, Friedreich's Ataxia Center Funding, 'Voices on Diversity'

Published on
Dec 18, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week’s In the News features firearms research, stillbirths during COVID, donations to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Center of Excellence, and postdocs highlighted for diversity.

ESPE Honors CHOP Endocrinologist for Scientific Excellence

Published on
Dec 8, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
ESPE Honors CHOP Endocrinologist for Scientific Excellence
Michael Levine, MD, is the recipient of the International Award from the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology.

New Study Explores In-Home Sleep Apnea Evaluation for Children With Down Syndrome

Published on
Oct 9, 2019
in Cornerstone Blog
INCLUDE Study
The NIH INCLUDE project supports research inclusive of individuals with Down syndrome, who have been historically underrepresented in clinical trials.

2019 Distinguished Research Trainees Show Character and Creativity

Published on
Apr 11, 2019
in Cornerstone Blog
2019 Distinguished Research Trainees
Meet the four recipients of our 2019 Distinguished Research Trainee Awards at CHOP Research Institute.
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