Jin Zhang, Ph.D. – 2026

Jin Zhang, Ph.D.

Jin Zhang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Linkedin Diet-driven Tongue Epithelium Reprogramming and Taste Desensitization   Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern, affecting about 20% of children and adolescents in the United States. One of the main contributors to obesity is excessive consumption of sugary foods and drinks. Many […]

Margaret Stefater-Richards, M.D., Ph.D. – 2024

Margaret Stefater-Richards, M.D., Ph.D. Instructor in Pediatrics   Boston Children’s Hospital Linkedin Globe Twitter Role of Xenobiotic Pathways to Modulate Intestinal Epithelial Metabolism, As Possible Targets for Obesity and Diabetes The rising incidence of pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) highlights a growing need to understand mechanisms behind highly-effective therapies such as bariatric surgery, in order […]