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Endocrinology and Diabetes

Research

  • The Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes research program is informed by the spectrum of endocrine disorders that we investigate and manage in children and adolescents. The findings from our research inform our clinical practice.

    Our key areas of research are:

    • Diabetes - led by Professor Fergus Cameron and Dr Michele O'Connell
    • Bone health - led by Professor Margaret Zacharin and Dr Peter Simm
    • Obesity/weight management - led by Dr Danielle Longmore
    • Sexual development - led by Professor Andrew Sinclair, Dr Michele O'Connell and Dr Gabby Atlas  

    More details of our research program can be found at Centre for Hormone Research.