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Endocrinology Research

Division faculty make major contributions to research in endocrinology, including diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders, with work appearing in top academic research journals. Diabetes research is a core focus of this division. Details about the division’s research as part of the Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases are available. Indiana University is home to comprehensive interdisciplinary work in the field of rare metabolic diseases research. Dr. Michael Econs', our division chief, and Dr. Erik Imel's extensive work in this field has culminated in the FDA approval of a new drug for X-linked hypophosphatemia. For more information about conducting research studies with our metabolic research team please contact our Clinical Research Leader at endobone@iu.edu. To stay up to date on studies or our team please check out our Facebook pageCheck out the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health for more details about the comprehensive work being done at IU. Division faculty are also doing pituitary disease research.

Highlighted Areas of Research

  • Diabetes
    Please visit our Diabetes page for more information on ongoing studies and our investigators.
  • Rare Metabolic Diseases

    Please visit our Metabolic Bone Disease page for more information on ongoing studies and our investigators.

  • Pituitary Diseases
    Please visit our Pituitary page for more information on ongoing studies and our investigators.