Deborah J. Clegg, Ph.D.
Professor, Vice President for Research
Internal Medicine, TTUHSC El Paso
Research Interests
CV- All aspects of metabolism and metabolic function to include obesity, cardiovascular disease, and the metabolic syndrome
- All aspects on how sex and/or gender influence obesity/metabolic function
- Aging as it relates to changes in endocrine hormones
- Food intake/body weight regulation
- Adipose tissue/adipose tissue function
- Metabolic surgery for weight loss
- Diet/lifestyle intervention for weight loss
Future Research Collaboration Interests
- All aspects of metabolism and metabolic function to include obesity, cardiovascular disease, and the metabolic syndrome
- All aspects on how sex and/or gender influence obesity/metabolic function
- Aging as it relates to changes in endocrine hormones
- Food intake/body weight regulation
- Adipose tissue/adipose tissue function
- Metabolic surgery for weight loss
- Diet/lifestyle intervention for weight loss
Awards & Honors
- Top 2% of researchers sighted for metabolic research
- (please see CV for awards and recognitions)
Center of Excellence in Obesity and Cardiometabolic Research
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Email
obesity.ori@ttu.edu