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2 unusual facts about C. Ronald Kahn


Joslin Diabetes Center

1980s: C. Ronald Kahn and his team define the molecular mechanism of insulin action and how it is altered in insulin resistant states such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.

2009: Researchers in the lab of C. Ronald Kahn, MD discover that brown fat is present in some adults, providing a new target for the treatment of obesity.



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